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Jorce Family History

Jorce 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: Force, Joyce, Sorce, Jorde, Jorge, Vorce, Joice, Dore, Torre, More

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Where is the Jorce family from?

You can see how Jorce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jorce family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorce's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Jorce families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Jorce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorce 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Jorce. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jorce. For the veterans among your Jorce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorce lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorce 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorce

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