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Jordans Family History

Jordans 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: Jordan, Jordahl, Bordas, Lordan, Orians, Jorden, Gordan, Jorns

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Where is the Jordans family from?

You can see how Jordans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jordans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Jordans families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jordans families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordans 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 Jordans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jordans. 47% of Jordans men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Jordans women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jordans were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Jordans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Jordans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordans 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Jordans. 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 925 military records available for the last name Jordans. For the veterans among your Jordans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jordans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jordans in 1964 was 73, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordans 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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