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Joransen Family History

Joransen 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: Johansen, Jorgensen, Jansen, Johnsen, Goranson, Johannsen, Sorensen

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Where is the Joransen family from?

You can see how Joransen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joransen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Joransen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Joransen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Joransen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joransen 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 33 census records available for the last name Joransen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joransen 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Joransen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Joransen. For the veterans among your Joransen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joransen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Joransen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Joransen in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joransen 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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