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Jordi Family History

Jordi 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: Lordi, Jorde, Cordi, Mori, Lord, Ford, Jordan, Nord, Bondi, Orsi

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Where is the Jordi family from?

You can see how Jordi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jordi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jordi families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jordi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jordi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordi 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 Jordi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Filing Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jordi. 50% of Jordi men worked as a Filing Clerk.

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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

  • Filing Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Jordi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Jordi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordi 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Jordi. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jordi. For the veterans among your Jordi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jordi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jordi in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jordi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordi 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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