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Journigan Family History

Journigan Surname Meaning

Altered form of Jernigan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Journigan family from?

You can see how Journigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Journigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Journigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Journigan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Journigan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Journigan families in 1871.
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What did your Journigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Journigan. 39% of Journigan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Journigan women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Journigan were Farming and Servant.

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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
    39%
  • Family Helper
    31%
  • Doffer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

What Journigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Journigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Journigan 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 Journigan. 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 203 military records available for the last name Journigan. For the veterans among your Journigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Journigan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Journigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Journigan in 1966 was 91, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Journigan 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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