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Jourdan Family History

Jourdan Surname Meaning

French (mainly southern): variant of Jourdain a cognate of 2 below.

This surname is also found in Germany attested as a Huguenot name.

English: variant of Jordan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jourdan family from?

You can see how Jourdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jourdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jourdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Jourdan families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Jourdan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jourdan families in 1911.
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What did your Jourdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jourdan. 100% of Jourdan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Jourdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jourdan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Jourdan. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Jourdan. For the veterans among your Jourdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jourdan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jourdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jourdan in 1950 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jourdan 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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