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Jordt Family History

Jordt 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, Lord, Ford, Mort, Port, Jordan, Ort, Fort, Borst, Nord

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Where is the Jordt family from?

You can see how Jordt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jordt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jordt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jordt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordt 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 Jordt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jordt. 72% of Jordt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jordt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jordt were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Jordt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Jordt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordt 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Jordt. 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 146 military records available for the last name Jordt. For the veterans among your Jordt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jordt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jordt in 1959 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jordt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordt 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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