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Jerigan Family History

Jerigan 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: Jernigan, Berrigan, Yerian, Merrigan, Bergan, Kerrigan, Jerman

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Where is the Jerigan family from?

You can see how Jerigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerigan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jerigan families living in North Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jerigan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jerigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerigan 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 Jerigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerigan. 100% of Jerigan women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Jerigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerigan 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 Jerigan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Jerigan. For the veterans among your Jerigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerigan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Jerigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jerigan in 1958 was 62, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerigan 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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