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Jaurdan Family History

Jaurdan Surname 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: Jourdan, Jordan, Jardin, Juran, Jurman, Saurman, Jarman, Jaudon

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Where is the Jaurdan family from?

You can see how Jaurdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaurdan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jaurdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Jaurdan families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jaurdan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jaurdan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaurdan 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 Jaurdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaurdan. 42% of Jaurdan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jaurdan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaurdan were Carpenter Helper and Laundress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farming
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%

What Jaurdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Jaurdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaurdan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jaurdan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jaurdan. For the veterans among your Jaurdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaurdan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Jaurdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jaurdan in 1989 was 73, and 53 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaurdan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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