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Jorens Family History

Jorens 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: Joens, Jorns, Oren, Toren, Ovens, Torrens, Jones, Goren, Moren

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Where is the Jorens family from?

You can see how Jorens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorens family living in Alabama. This was about 17% of all the recorded Jorens's in USA. Alabama and 5 other states had the highest population of Jorens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Jorens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorens 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Jorens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jorens. For the veterans among your Jorens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorens lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Jorens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jorens in 1982 was 75, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorens 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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