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Jorgesen Family History

Jorgesen 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: Jorgensen, Morgensen, Torgersen, Morgese, Borresen, Jurgensen

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Where is the Jorgesen family from?

You can see how Jorgesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorgesen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorgesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Jorgesen family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorgesen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jorgesen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorgesen 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 Jorgesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jorgesen. 67% of Jorgesen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jorgesen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jorgesen were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Jorgesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Jorgesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorgesen 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Jorgesen. 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 108 military records available for the last name Jorgesen. For the veterans among your Jorgesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorgesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jorgesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jorgesen in 1967 was 74, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorgesen 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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