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Jorpeland Family History

Jorpeland 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: Copeland, Moreland, Roseland, Ireland, Norland, Morland, Worland

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Where is the Jorpeland family from?

You can see how Jorpeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorpeland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jorpeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jorpeland family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorpeland's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jorpeland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorpeland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jorpeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Jorpeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorpeland 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Jorpeland. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jorpeland. For the veterans among your Jorpeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorpeland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Jorpeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jorpeland in 1965 was 66, and 94 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorpeland 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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