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Jor Family History

Jor Name 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: Job, Kor, Jo, Joy, Joa, Lor, Bor, Jorn, Joo, Joe

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Where is the Jor family from?

You can see how Jor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jor family living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jor's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Jor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jor. 100% of Jor women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jor 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Jor. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Jor. For the veterans among your Jor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Jor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Jor in 1957 was 61, and 55 in 2001.

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