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Jorgan Family History

Jorgan 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: Organ, Jordan, Morgan, Horgan, Dorgan, Corgan, Norman, Gorman, Forman

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Where is the Jorgan family from?

You can see how Jorgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorgan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jorgan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Jorgan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorgan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jorgan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorgan 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 Jorgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jorgan. 100% of Jorgan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Jorgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorgan 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Jorgan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jorgan. For the veterans among your Jorgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorgan lifespan?

Average Jorgan life expectancy in 1995 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorgan 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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