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Jorish Family History

Jorish 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: Borish, Forish, Boris, Cornish, Dobish, Doris, Moris, Krish, Drish

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Where is the Jorish family from?

You can see how Jorish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jorish families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorish's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jorish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Jorish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorish 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jorish. 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 Jorish. For the veterans among your Jorish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorish lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Jorish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jorish in 1984 was 87, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorish 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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