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Jourdian Family History

Jourdian 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: Jourdan, Jordan, Gourdin, Jourdain, Jourden, Mouradian, Bourdon

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Where is the Jourdian family from?

You can see how Jourdian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jourdian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jourdian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jourdian families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jourdian's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jourdian families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Jourdian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jourdian 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jourdian. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jourdian. For the veterans among your Jourdian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jourdian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Jourdian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jourdian in 1972 was 36, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jourdian 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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