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Jadan Family History

Jadan 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: Madan, Adan, Jadin, Sada, Rada, Adam, Vadas, Kazan, Jason, Jordan

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Where is the Jadan family from?

You can see how Jadan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jadan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jadan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jadan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jadan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jadan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jadan 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 Jadan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jadan. 100% of Jadan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Jadan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jadan 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Jadan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jadan. For the veterans among your Jadan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jadan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Jadan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jadan in 1981 was 63, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jadan 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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