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Jourdam Family History

Jourdam 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: Jourdan, Jordan, Jourdain, Jourden, Jordal, Surdam, Korda, Bouras

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Where is the Jourdam family from?

You can see how Jourdam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jourdam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jourdam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jourdam families living in Arkansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jourdam's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Jourdam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jourdam 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 64 census records available for the last name Jourdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jourdam 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jourdam. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jourdam. For the veterans among your Jourdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jourdam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jourdam 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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