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Jorss Family History

Jorss 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: Joss, Jorns, Morss, Forss, Ross, Jonas, Boris, Moss, Boros, Oss

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Where is the Jorss family from?

You can see how Jorss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jorss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Jorss families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorss's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Jorss families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorss 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 Jorss ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jorss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorss 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Jorss. 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 70 military records available for the last name Jorss. For the veterans among your Jorss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Jorss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jorss in 1969 was 76, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorss 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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