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Jorlin Family History

Jorlin 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: Joslin, Norlin, Jolin, Orlin, Joplin, Karlin, Berlin, Carlin, Jordan

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Where is the Jorlin family from?

You can see how Jorlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Jorlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jorlin family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorlin's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Jorlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorlin 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 Jorlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorlin. 100% of Jorlin men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Jorlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorlin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Jorlin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jorlin. For the veterans among your Jorlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorlin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorlin

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