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Jorn Family History

Jorn Surname Meaning

North German (Jörn): from a short form of Jörgen a variant of Jürgen; a German form of George.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jorn family from?

You can see how Jorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jorn families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jorn's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Jorn families in 1891.
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What did your Jorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jorn. 26% of Jorn men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Jorn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jorn were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorn 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Jorn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jorn. For the veterans among your Jorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jorn in 1957 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorn 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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