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Jorris Family History

Jorris 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: Morris, Norris, Orris, Corris, Borris, Dorris, Boris, Harris, Torres

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Where is the Jorris family from?

You can see how Jorris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jorris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jorris family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jorris's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jorris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorris 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 Jorris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jorris. 100% of Jorris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jorris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Jorris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorris 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Jorris. 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 84 military records available for the last name Jorris. For the veterans among your Jorris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jorris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jorris in 1963 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorris 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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