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Jorguson Family History

Jorguson 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: Borgeson, Jorgenson, Jordison, Ferguson, Torgeson, Morgeson, Sorenson

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Where is the Jorguson family from?

You can see how Jorguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorguson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorguson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jorguson families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jorguson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jorguson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Jorguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorguson 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Jorguson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jorguson. For the veterans among your Jorguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorguson lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Jorguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jorguson in 1987 was 71, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorguson 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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