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Jorsch Family History

Jorsch 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: Dorsch, Morsch, Borsch, Horsch, Forsch, Porsch, Hirsch, Kirsch, Posch

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Where is the Jorsch family from?

You can see how Jorsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Jorsch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jorsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jorsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorsch. 100% of Jorsch men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Jorsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorsch 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Jorsch. 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 74 military records available for the last name Jorsch. For the veterans among your Jorsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jorsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jorsch in 1965 was 68, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorsch 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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