Origins of the Jourdain surname
About the Jourdains
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Interesting facts about Jourdain
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jourdain surname. The oldest one dates back to 1862.
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What are the most common Jourdain first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Marie
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Common jobs for Jourdains
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jourdains in 1921
Private Means
5
None
4
Governess
3
Laundress
3
Living On Own Means
3
Common male occupations for Jourdains in 1921
Solicitor
6
Clerk In Holy Orders
4
Railway Clerk
3
Bankers Clerk
2
Builder
2
