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Jiner Family History

Jiner 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: Miner, Hiner, Finer, Viner, Joiner, Jines, Kiner, Piner, Diner, Winer

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Where is the Jiner family from?

You can see how Jiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jiner family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Jiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiner 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 Jiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jiner. 38% of Jiner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Jiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Jiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiner 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jiner. 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 84 military records available for the last name Jiner. For the veterans among your Jiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jiner in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiner 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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