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Jernell Family History

Jernell 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: Kernell, Pernell, Jerrell, Fennell, Cornell, Jewell, Carnell, Darnell

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Where is the Jernell family from?

You can see how Jernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jernell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jernell families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jernell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jernell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jernell 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 Jernell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jernell. 40% of Jernell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jernell women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Jernell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Jernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Jernell. 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 54 military records available for the last name Jernell. For the veterans among your Jernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jernell in 1966 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jernell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernell 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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