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Jurnigan Family History

Jurnigan Name 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, Dunigan, Dunnigan, Jurica, Berrigan, Kurian

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Where is the Jurnigan family from?

You can see how Jurnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurnigan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jurnigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Jurnigan families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jurnigan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Jurnigan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurnigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurnigan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Jurnigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurnigan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jurnigan. 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 100 military records available for the last name Jurnigan. For the veterans among your Jurnigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurnigan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Jurnigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jurnigan in 1967 was 88, and 98 in 1998.

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