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Jorgen Family History

Jorgen 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: Morgen, Horgen, Jorge, Jorden, Borgen, Sorgen, Organ, Norden, Jordan

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Where is the Jorgen family from?

You can see how Jorgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorgen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jorgen families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Jorgen's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Jorgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jorgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jorgen. 50% of Jorgen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jorgen women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Jorgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Jorgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorgen 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Jorgen. 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 150 military records available for the last name Jorgen. For the veterans among your Jorgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorgen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Jorgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jorgen in 1960 was 45, and 88 in 2003.

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