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Jorritsma Family History

Jorritsma 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: Reitsma, Morris, Moriyama, Norris, Zorrilla, Morrissey, Torrisi

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Where is the Jorritsma family from?

You can see how Jorritsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorritsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorritsma family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorritsma's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Jorritsma families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Jorritsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorritsma 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Jorritsma. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jorritsma. For the veterans among your Jorritsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorritsma lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Jorritsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jorritsma in 1961 was 60, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorritsma 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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