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Journer Family History

Journer 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: Journey, Turner, Horner, Corner, Bourne, Borner, Koerner, Courser

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Where is the Journer family from?

You can see how Journer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Journer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Journer families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Journer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Journer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Journer 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 109 census records available for the last name Journer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Journer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Journer. 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 Journer. For the veterans among your Journer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Journer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Journer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Journer in 1983 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Journer 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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