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Jernican Family History

Jernican 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: Jernigan, Jarnigan, Bernick, Jurica, Berrigan, Yerian, Pelican

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Where is the Jernican family from?

You can see how Jernican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernican family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Jernican families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Jernican families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jernican's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jernican families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jernican surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Jernican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernican 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jernican. 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 29 military records available for the last name Jernican. For the veterans among your Jernican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernican lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Jernican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jernican in 1996 was 42, and 50 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jernican

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernican 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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