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Jorgenson Family History

Jorgenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish or Norwegian Jørgensen and North German Jörgensen (see Jorgensen) and of the much less common Swedish cognate Jörgensson (rarely Jörgenson).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jorgenson family from?

You can see how Jorgenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorgenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorgenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jorgenson families living in Northumberland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jorgenson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Jorgenson families in 1891.
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What did your Jorgenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jorgenson. 100% of Jorgenson 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 40,000 census records available for the last name Jorgenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorgenson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Jorgenson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Jorgenson. For the veterans among your Jorgenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorgenson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jorgenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jorgenson in 1950 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorgenson 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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