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Joergenson Family History

Joergenson 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: Jergenson, Jorgenson, Jorgensen, Juergensen, Jurgenson, Sorenson

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Where is the Joergenson family from?

You can see how Joergenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joergenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joergenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Joergenson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joergenson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joergenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joergenson 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 Joergenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Joergenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Joergenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joergenson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Joergenson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Joergenson. For the veterans among your Joergenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joergenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Joergenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Joergenson in 1963 was 80, and 99 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joergenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joergenson 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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