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Jore Family History

Jore Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Jore, a northern French form of George.

Norwegian: variant of Jorde.

Indian (Maharashtra): Maratha habitational name from a village called Jor in Raigarh district.

Filipino: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Jore family from?

You can see how Jore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Jore families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Jore's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jore families in 1891.
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What did your Jore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jore. 49% of Jore men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Jore women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jore were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jore 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Jore. 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 398 military records available for the last name Jore. For the veterans among your Jore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jore lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jore in 1952 was 23, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jore 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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