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Jordet Family History

Jordet 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: Jorde, Jorden, Norden, Jordan, Cordes, Norder, Borde, Cornet, Forde

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Where is the Jordet family from?

You can see how Jordet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jordet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jordet family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jordet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jordet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jordet. 45% of Jordet men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jordet women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jordet were Farm Labor and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Jordet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Jordet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordet 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Jordet. 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 137 military records available for the last name Jordet. For the veterans among your Jordet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jordet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jordet in 1962 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jordet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordet 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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