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Jardan Family History

Jardan 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: Jordan, Jardin, Jarman, Jardon, Harden, Hardman, Carden, Karman

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Where is the Jardan family from?

You can see how Jardan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jardan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jardan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Jardan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jardan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Jardan families in 1891.
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What did your Jardan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jardan. 25% of Jardan men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Jardan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jardan were Farming and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Laborer
    6%

What Jardan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Jardan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jardan 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Jardan. 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 294 military records available for the last name Jardan. For the veterans among your Jardan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jardan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jardan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jardan in 1967 was 80, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jardan 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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