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Jordens Family History

Jordens Surname Meaning

variant of Jordan with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jordens family from?

You can see how Jordens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jordens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Jordens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jordens families in 1891.
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What did your Jordens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jordens. 100% of Jordens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jordens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordens 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Jordens. 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 174 military records available for the last name Jordens. For the veterans among your Jordens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jordens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jordens in 1966 was 66, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordens 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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