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Jorensen Family History

Jorensen 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: Jorgensen, Sorensen, Lorensen, Sorenson, Morgensen, Jensen, Johansen

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Where is the Jorensen family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorensen. 100% of Jorensen 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
    100%

What Jorensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Jorensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorensen 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Jorensen. 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 military records available for the last name Jorensen. For the veterans among your Jorensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorensen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Jorensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jorensen in 1973 was 63, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorensen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorensen 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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