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Jordenson Family History

Jordenson 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: Jorgenson, Sorenson, Jorgensen, Mortenson, Jergenson, Lorenson

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Where is the Jordenson family from?

You can see how Jordenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jordenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Jordenson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordenson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jordenson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Jordenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordenson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jordenson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jordenson. For the veterans among your Jordenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordenson lifespan?

Average Jordenson life expectancy in 1980 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordenson 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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