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Jordat Family History

Jordat 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, Jordal, Horvat, Korda, Corda, Jordahl, Bordas, Lordan, Borda

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Jordat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordat 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jordat. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jordat. For the veterans among your Jordat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordat lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Jordat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jordat in 1990 was 75, and 78 in 2002.

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