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Jorganson Family History

Jorganson 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: Jorgenson, Jorgensen, Jergenson, Goranson, Hoganson, Jurgenson

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Where is the Jorganson family from?

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

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorganson. 100% of Jorganson women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Jorganson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Jorganson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorganson 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Jorganson. 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 38 military records available for the last name Jorganson. For the veterans among your Jorganson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorganson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Jorganson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jorganson in 1966 was 90, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorganson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorganson 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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