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Jourdin Family History

Jourdin 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: Gourdin, Jourdan, Jourdain, Jourden, Jordan, Bourdon, Burdin, Jardin

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Where is the Jourdin family from?

You can see how Jourdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jourdin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jourdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Jourdin families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jourdin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jourdin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jourdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jourdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Institutrice was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jourdin. 100% of Jourdin women worked as an Institutrice. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jourdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jourdin 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Jourdin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Jourdin. For the veterans among your Jourdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jourdin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Jourdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jourdin in 1966 was 86, and 86 in 1995.

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