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Jorey Family History

Jorey Surname Meaning

see Jory.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jorey family from?

You can see how Jorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jorey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Jorey families living in Cornwall. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jorey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Jorey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorey 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 Jorey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jorey. 100% of Jorey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Jorey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jorey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorey 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Jorey. 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 89 military records available for the last name Jorey. For the veterans among your Jorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Jorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jorey in 1967 was 71, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorey 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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