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Jarkenson Family History

Jarkenson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Martenson, Jergenson, Parkinson, Jorgenson, Haakenson, Jurgenson

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Where is the Jarkenson family from?

You can see how Jarkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarkenson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarkenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jarkenson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarkenson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jarkenson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Jarkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarkenson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jarkenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jarkenson. For the veterans among your Jarkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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