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Jordenn Family History

Jordenn 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: Jorden, Norden, Jordan, Worden, Morden, Borden, Jorde, Jordon, Lorden

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Where is the Jordenn family from?

You can see how Jordenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordenn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jordenn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jordenn families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordenn's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Jordenn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Jordenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordenn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jordenn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jordenn. For the veterans among your Jordenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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