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Jorie Family History

Jorie 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: Borie, Jorde, Rorie, Morie, Jorge, Horie, Jolie, Mori, Dore, Marie

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Where is the Jorie family from?

You can see how Jorie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jorie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Jorie families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Jorie's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Jorie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Jorie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorie 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Jorie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jorie. For the veterans among your Jorie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorie 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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