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Joran Family History

Joran 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: Jordan, Moran, Foran, Horan, Toran, Boran, Koran, Doran, Juran, Oran

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Where is the Joran family from?

You can see how Joran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Joran families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Joran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joran 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 Joran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Labourer and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joran. 100% of Joran men worked as an Iron Foundry Labourer and 100% of Joran women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Joran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Joran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joran 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Joran. 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 104 military records available for the last name Joran. For the veterans among your Joran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Joran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Joran in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joran 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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