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Jorney Family History

Jorney 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: Torney, Dorney, Corney, Horney, Journey, Forney, Gorney, Jurney

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Where is the Jorney family from?

You can see how Jorney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jorney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jorney family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jorney's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Jorney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Jorney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorney 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jorney. 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 27 military records available for the last name Jorney. For the veterans among your Jorney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorney lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Jorney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jorney in 1970 was 81, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorney 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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