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Jorich Family History

Jorich 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: Jurich, Zorich, Borich, Sorich, Polich, Rich, Burich, Rodich, Dorsch

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Where is the Jorich family from?

You can see how Jorich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jorich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jorich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jorich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorich. 100% of Jorich 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Jorich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Jorich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorich 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jorich. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jorich. For the veterans among your Jorich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Jorich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jorich in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 1998.

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