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Joret Family History

Joret 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: Foret, Moret, Borel, Dore, Mort, More, Port, Jobe, Ort, Fort

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Where is the Joret family from?

You can see how Joret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joret family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Joret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Joret family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joret's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Joret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joret 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 Joret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joret. 100% of Joret men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Joret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joret 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Joret. 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 42 military records available for the last name Joret. For the veterans among your Joret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joret lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Joret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Joret in 1966 was 64, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joret 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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