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Jorrig Family History

Jorrig 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: Morris, Norris, Norrie, Corrie, Orris, Derrig, Corris, Corrin, Borris

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Where is the Jorrig family from?

You can see how Jorrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorrig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorrig family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorrig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jorrig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorrig 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 3 census records available for the last name Jorrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorrig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jorrig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jorrig. For the veterans among your Jorrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorrig

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