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Jordalen Family History

Jordalen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jordan, Jorden, Jordal, Norden, Dalen, Worden, Jordahl, Morden

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Where is the Jordalen family from?

You can see how Jordalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordalen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jordalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jordalen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordalen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jordalen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Jordalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordalen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jordalen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jordalen. For the veterans among your Jordalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordalen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Jordalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jordalen in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordalen 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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