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Jorginsen Family History

Jorginsen 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: Jorgensen, Morgensen, Jurgensen, Jorgenson, Jorissen, Jokinen

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Where is the Jorginsen family from?

You can see how Jorginsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorginsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Jorginsen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Jorginsen family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorginsen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jorginsen families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Jorginsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorginsen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Jorginsen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jorginsen. For the veterans among your Jorginsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorginsen lifespan?

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