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Jorndt Family History

Jorndt 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: Cornet, Arndt, Gerndt, Jundt, Jorde, Joynt, Jorn, Jarnot, Jorns

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Where is the Jorndt family from?

You can see how Jorndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorndt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Jorndt families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Jorndt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jorndt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Jorndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorndt 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jorndt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jorndt. For the veterans among your Jorndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorndt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jorndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jorndt in 1968 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorndt 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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