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Joergensen Family History

Joergensen 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: Jorgensen, Juergensen, Morgensen, Jergenson, Jurgensen, Jorgenson

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Where is the Joergensen family from?

You can see how Joergensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joergensen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joergensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Joergensen families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Joergensen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Joergensen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joergensen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joergensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joergensen. 34% of Joergensen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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What Joergensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Joergensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joergensen 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 Joergensen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Joergensen. For the veterans among your Joergensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joergensen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Joergensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Joergensen in 1965 was 63, and 75 in 2001.

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