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Jorae Family History

Jorae 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: Jorde, Jorge, Jonas, Dore, Torre, More, Mora, Jobe, Jordan, Force

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Where is the Jorae family from?

You can see how Jorae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorae family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Jorae families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Jorae family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorae's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Jorae families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorae 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 Jorae ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jorae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Jorae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorae 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 Jorae. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jorae. For the veterans among your Jorae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorae lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jorae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jorae in 1966 was 68, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorae 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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