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Jorah Family History

Jorah 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: Lorah, Sorah, Borah, Jonas, Mora, Jordan, North, Sarah, Bora, Korab

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Where is the Jorah family from?

You can see how Jorah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jorah families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorah's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jorah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorah 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 Jorah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Jorah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorah 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jorah. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jorah. For the veterans among your Jorah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Jorah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jorah in 1965 was 86, and 41 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorah 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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