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Jiran Family History

Jiran 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: Juran, Jian, Jirak, Jiron, Jiang, Jin, Jordan, Mira, Qian, Lian

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Where is the Jiran family from?

You can see how Jiran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jiran families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiran's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jiran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiran 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 Jiran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jiran. 34% of Jiran men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Agricultor
    23%

What Jiran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jiran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiran 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Jiran. 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 147 military records available for the last name Jiran. For the veterans among your Jiran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiran lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jiran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jiran in 1959 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jiran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiran 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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