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Jernagan Family History

Jernagan 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, Kernaghan, Jarnagin, Jarnigan, Henagan, Dragan, Berrigan

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Where is the Jernagan family from?

You can see how Jernagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernagan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jernagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Jernagan families living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jernagan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Jernagan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jernagan 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 Jernagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jernagan. 24% of Jernagan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jernagan women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jernagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Jernagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernagan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jernagan. 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 163 military records available for the last name Jernagan. For the veterans among your Jernagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernagan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jernagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jernagan in 1965 was 60, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jernagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernagan 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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