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Jordine Family History

Jordine 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: Nordine, Jardine, Jordan, Jardin, Horine, Cordone, Nordin, Jorde

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Where is the Jordine family from?

You can see how Jordine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jordine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jordine families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jordine's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jordine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordine 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 Jordine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jordine. 100% of Jordine 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%

What Jordine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Jordine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordine 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Jordine. 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 65 military records available for the last name Jordine. For the veterans among your Jordine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jordine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jordine in 1964 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jordine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordine 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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