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Jorrold Family History

Jorrold 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: Norrod, Harrold, Herrold, Harold, Arnold, Oriol, Gorrell, Orrell

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Where is the Jorrold family from?

You can see how Jorrold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorrold family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jorrold family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorrold's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jorrold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorrold 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 24 census records available for the last name Jorrold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorrold 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jorrold. 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 Jorrold. For the veterans among your Jorrold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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