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Jorett Family History

Jorett 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: Jouett, Jowett, Brett, Rowett, Loreto, Corbett, Lorette, Lovett

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Where is the Jorett family from?

You can see how Jorett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Jorett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jorett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jorett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorett 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 Jorett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorett. 50% of Jorett men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Jorett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Jorett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jorett. 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 41 military records available for the last name Jorett. For the veterans among your Jorett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jorett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jorett in 1968 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorett 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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