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Jordain Family History

Jordain Name Meaning

see Jordan .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Jordan, Jourdain, Jardin, Jordahl, Lordan, Nordin, Jodoin, Jorden

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Where is the Jordain family from?

You can see how Jordain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jordain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Jordain families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jordain's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jordain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jordain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jordain. 45% of Jordain men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1921

  • Carpenter
    45%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jordain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordain 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Jordain. 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 122 military records available for the last name Jordain. For the veterans among your Jordain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jordain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jordain in 1963 was 88, and 83 in 2002.

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