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Jordon Family History

Jordon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jordan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jordon family from?

You can see how Jordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jordon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 230 Jordon families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Jordon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jordon families in 1891.
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What did your Jordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jordon. 12% of Jordon men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Jordon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jordon were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 141,000 census records available for the last name Jordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordon 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Jordon. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Jordon. For the veterans among your Jordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordon lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Jordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jordon in 1947 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordon 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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