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Jorgens Family History

Jorgens 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: Jergens, Jurgens, Morgen, Borges, Torrens, Gorges, Horgen, Porges

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Where is the Jorgens family from?

You can see how Jorgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorgens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorgens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jorgens family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorgens's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Jorgens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorgens 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 Jorgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jorgens. 43% of Jorgens men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jorgens women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jorgens were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Jorgens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jorgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorgens 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Jorgens. 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 244 military records available for the last name Jorgens. For the veterans among your Jorgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorgens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jorgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jorgens in 1963 was 79, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorgens 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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