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Joress Family History

Joress 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: Kress, Jones, Gress, Ress, Bress, Boness, Tress, Bores, Forest, Dress

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Where is the Joress family from?

You can see how Joress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joress family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Joress family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joress's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Joress families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Joress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joress 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Joress. 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 12 military records available for the last name Joress. For the veterans among your Joress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joress lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Joress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Joress in 1966 was 72, and 62 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joress 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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