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Jorenby Family History

Jorenby 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: Hornby, Morency, Owenby, Torney, Dorney, Oren, Toren, Corby, Hornsby

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Where is the Jorenby family from?

You can see how Jorenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorenby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jorenby families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jorenby's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jorenby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorenby 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 Jorenby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorenby. 34% of Jorenby men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Jorenby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Jorenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorenby 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jorenby. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jorenby. For the veterans among your Jorenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorenby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jorenby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jorenby in 1964 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorenby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorenby 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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