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Jarnaghan Family History

Jarnaghan 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: Kernaghan, Carnahan, Carnathan, Jarnagin, Jarnigan, Jonathan

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Where is the Jarnaghan family from?

You can see how Jarnaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarnaghan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jarnaghan families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jarnaghan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Jarnaghan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Jarnaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarnaghan 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 Jarnaghan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jarnaghan. For the veterans among your Jarnaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarnaghan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Jarnaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jarnaghan in 1972 was 53, and 80 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarnaghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarnaghan 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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