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Jorfe Family History

Jorfe 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: Jorde, Joffe, Jorge, Dore, Torre, More, Jobe, Force, Joyce, Corse

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Where is the Jorfe family from?

You can see how Jorfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorfe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorfe family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorfe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jorfe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Jorfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorfe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jorfe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jorfe. For the veterans among your Jorfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorfe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Jorfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jorfe in 1986 was 60, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorfe 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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