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Jorres Family History

Jorres 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: Torres, Forrest, Torre, Morris, Forbes, Norris, Terres, Borges

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Where is the Jorres family from?

You can see how Jorres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jorres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jorres families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorres's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jorres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorres 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 Jorres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jorres. 34% of Jorres men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Jorres women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jorres were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

What Jorres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jorres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorres 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Jorres. 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 91 military records available for the last name Jorres. For the veterans among your Jorres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Jorres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jorres in 1967 was 94, and 104 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorres 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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