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Jora Family History

Jora 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: Mora, Bora, Nora, Hora, Jura, Gora, Dora, Lora, Joa, Jara

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Where is the Jora family from?

You can see how Jora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jora family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jora families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Jora family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jora's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jora families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jora 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 211 census records available for the last name Jora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jora 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Jora. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jora. For the veterans among your Jora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jora lifespan?

Average Jora life expectancy in 1986 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jora 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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