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Jordheim Family History

Jordheim 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: Nordheim, Borsheim, Norheim, Opheim, Wertheim, Joachim, Sundheim

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Where is the Jordheim family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jordheim. 42% of Jordheim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jordheim women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Jordheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Jordheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordheim 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Jordheim. 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 52 military records available for the last name Jordheim. For the veterans among your Jordheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordheim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jordheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jordheim in 1968 was 92, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jordheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordheim 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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