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Jordal Family History

Jordal Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Jordahl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jordal family from?

You can see how Jordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jordal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jordal families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jordal's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jordal families in 1891.
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What did your Jordal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jordal. 46% of Jordal men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jordal women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jordal were Farm Laborer and School Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Jordal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 699 immigration records available for the last name Jordal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Jordal. For the veterans among your Jordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jordal in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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