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Jory Family History

Jory Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): of Norman origin from a pet form of the personal name Jore a northern French form of George.

French (southern): from the personal name Jory the Occitan form of George.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jory family from?

You can see how Jory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jory families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 160 Jory families living in Cornwall. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jory's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Jory families in 1891.
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What did your Jory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jory. 28% of Jory men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 76% of Jory women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jory were Dairy Farmer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bakers Roundsman
    28%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Carpenter joiner
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Jory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jory 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jory. 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 806 military records available for the last name Jory. For the veterans among your Jory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jory lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jory in 1957 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jory 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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