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Jordau Family History

Jordau 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, Korda, Corda, Jordahl, Bordas, Lordan, Dorau, Borda

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Where is the Jordau family from?

You can see how Jordau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jordau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jordau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordau 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 51 census records available for the last name Jordau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordau 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jordau. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jordau. For the veterans among your Jordau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordau 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jordau

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