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Jordens Family History

Jordens Surname Meaning

variant of Jordan with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Jordens family from?

You can see how Jordens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jordens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Jordens families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jordens's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jordens families in 1911.
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What did your Jordens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jordens. 50% of Jordens men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jordens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordens 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Jordens. 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 174 military records available for the last name Jordens. For the veterans among your Jordens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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