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Jiordano Family History

Jiordano 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: Giordano, Jordan, Riordan, Giordani, Cordano, Giardino, Cipriano

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Where is the Jiordano family from?

You can see how Jiordano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiordano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jiordano families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jiordano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jiordano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiordano 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 Jiordano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jiordano. 56% of Jiordano men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jiordano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jiordano were Tailor and Topper.

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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
    56%
  • Seamer
    23%
  • Tailor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Topper
    40%

What Jiordano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Jiordano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiordano 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Jiordano. 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 27 military records available for the last name Jiordano. For the veterans among your Jiordano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiordano lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Jiordano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jiordano in 1975 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

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