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Jarran Family History

Jarran 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: Farran, Parran, Jarman, Farren, Arras, Jordan, Karman, Verran, Safran

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Where is the Jarran family from?

You can see how Jarran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jarran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jarran families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jarran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jarran families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Jarran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarran 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Jarran. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jarran. For the veterans among your Jarran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarran 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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