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Jorski Family History

Jorski 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: Borski, Gorski, Koski, Orsi, Joki, Wolski, Jaworski, Moraski, Turski

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Where is the Jorski family from?

You can see how Jorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Jorski families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorski's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Jorski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorski 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 Jorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorski. 54% of Jorski 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
    54%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Jorski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Jorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorski 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Jorski. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jorski. For the veterans among your Jorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jorski in 1962 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorski 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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