Origins of the Jorgensen surname
About the Jorgensens
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Interesting facts about Jorgensen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jorgensen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1807.
Who were Jorgensens most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Jorgensen first names?
Hans
Jorgen
Maren
Karen
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Common jobs for Jorgensens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jorgensens in 1921
Clerks
3
Flax Preparer
2
General Domestic
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Merchant
2
Common male occupations for Jorgensens in 1921
Able Seaman
33
Farm Hands
33
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
29
General Farmers
20
Tinsmiths
18
