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Jardine Family History

Jardine Surname Meaning

English Scottish (both of Norman origin) and French: topographic or nickname from Old French jardin ‘garden’ for someone who lived near or worked in a garden.

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


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Where is the Jardine family from?

You can see how Jardine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jardine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jardine families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 214 Jardine families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Jardine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jardine families in 1891.
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What did your Jardine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jardine. 19% of Jardine men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Jardine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jardine were Dairy Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Police Constable
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 59,000 census records available for the last name Jardine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jardine 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Jardine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Jardine. For the veterans among your Jardine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jardine lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Jardine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jardine in 1949 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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