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Jarnagan Family History

Jarnagan 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: Jarnagin, Jarnigan, Jernigan, Barragan, Lanagan, Carnahan, Hannagan

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Where is the Jarnagan family from?

You can see how Jarnagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarnagan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarnagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Jarnagan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarnagan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jarnagan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarnagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jarnagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarnagan. 54% of Jarnagan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jarnagan women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jarnagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jarnagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarnagan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jarnagan. 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 361 military records available for the last name Jarnagan. For the veterans among your Jarnagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarnagan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jarnagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jarnagan in 1965 was 83, and 32 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarnagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarnagan 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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