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Jorna Family History

Jorna 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: Jorn, Jorns, John, Horn, Jonas, Mora, Jordan, Bora, Barna, Korn

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Where is the Jorna family from?

You can see how Jorna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorna family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jorna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorna 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 Jorna ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Helper
    100%

What Jorna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Jorna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorna 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Jorna. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jorna. For the veterans among your Jorna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorna lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Jorna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jorna in 1970 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorna 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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