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Joris Family History

Joris 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: Boris, Doris, Moris, Loris, Juris, Oris, Goris, Jorns, Voris, Mori

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Where is the Joris family from?

You can see how Joris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Joris families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Joris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joris 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 Joris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joris. 44% of Joris men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

What Joris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Joris. 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 340 military records available for the last name Joris. For the veterans among your Joris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Joris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Joris in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joris 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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