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Jerningan Family History

Jerningan 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, Merrigan, Jennings, Kerrigan, Berning

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Where is the Jerningan family from?

You can see how Jerningan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerningan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerningan family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jerningan's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Jerningan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerningan 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 Jerningan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerningan. 100% of Jerningan men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Jerningan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Jerningan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerningan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jerningan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jerningan. For the veterans among your Jerningan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerningan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Jerningan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jerningan in 1987 was 69, and 57 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerningan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerningan 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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