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Jordanger Family History

Jordanger 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: Loranger, Gordanier, Jordan, Pranger, Ranger, Granger, Cordner

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Where is the Jordanger family from?

You can see how Jordanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordanger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jordanger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jordanger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordanger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jordanger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Jordanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordanger 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jordanger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jordanger. For the veterans among your Jordanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordanger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Jordanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jordanger in 1960 was 45, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordanger 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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