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Jorg Family History

Jorg 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: Borg, Jong, Jorge, Jorn, Joerg, Jory, Sorg, John, Song, Rong

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Where is the Jorg family from?

You can see how Jorg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jorg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jorg families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jorg's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jorg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorg 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 Jorg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jorg. 50% of Jorg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jorg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Baker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jorg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jorg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorg 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Jorg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jorg. For the veterans among your Jorg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jorg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jorg in 1960 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorg 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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