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Jorson Family History

Jorson 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: Forson, Corson, Lorson, Jonson, Jordon, Torson, Morson, Jobson

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Where is the Jorson family from?

You can see how Jorson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jorson families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jorson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jorson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jorson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jorson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Jorson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorson 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jorson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jorson. For the veterans among your Jorson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorson lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Jorson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jorson in 1988 was 86, and 84 in 2002.

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