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Jornig Family History

Jornig 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: Hornig, Gornik, Koenig, Horning, Dorning, Hornik, Honig, Jong, Forni

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Where is the Jornig family from?

You can see how Jornig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jornig family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Jornig families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Jornig's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Jornig families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Jornig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jornig 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jornig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jornig. For the veterans among your Jornig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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