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Joranson Family History

Joranson 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: Goranson, Johanson, Branson, Ranson, Sorenson, Johnson, Johansen

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Where is the Joranson family from?

You can see how Joranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joranson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joranson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Joranson families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joranson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Joranson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joranson 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 Joranson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joranson. 100% of Joranson men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Joranson women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Joranson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Joranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joranson 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Joranson. 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 159 military records available for the last name Joranson. For the veterans among your Joranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joranson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Joranson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Joranson in 1965 was 67, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joranson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joranson 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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