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Jernijan Family History

Jernijan 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, Jarnigan, Berrigan, Yerian, Merrigan, Kerrigan, Jerman

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Where is the Jernijan family from?

You can see how Jernijan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernijan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jernijan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jernijan families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jernijan's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jernijan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Jernijan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernijan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jernijan. 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 Jernijan. For the veterans among your Jernijan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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