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Jorda Family History

Jorda Surname Meaning

Catalan (Jordà): from the personal name Jordà (see Jordan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jorda family from?

You can see how Jorda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jorda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Jorda families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Jorda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jorda families in 1891.
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What did your Jorda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jorda. 62% of Jorda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jorda women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Jorda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jorda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorda 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Jorda. 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 637 military records available for the last name Jorda. For the veterans among your Jorda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jorda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jorda in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorda 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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