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Jorke Family History

Jorke 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: Borke, Jonke, Jorde, Jorge, Jerke, Rorke, Yorke, Corke, Cocke, Dore

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Where is the Jorke family from?

You can see how Jorke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Jorke families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Jorke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jorke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jorke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerical Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jorke. 100% of Jorke men worked as a Clerical Student and 80% of Jorke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerical Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%
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What Jorke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Jorke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorke 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Jorke. 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 67 military records available for the last name Jorke. For the veterans among your Jorke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorke lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Jorke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jorke in 1980 was 66, and 81 in 2001.

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