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Jernegin Family History

Jernegin 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, Jarnagin, Bergevin, Berezin, Bergin, Jennewein, Jenkin

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Where is the Jernegin family from?

You can see how Jernegin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernegin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jernegin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Jernegin families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jernegin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jernegin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jernegin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Jernegin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernegin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jernegin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Jernegin. For the veterans among your Jernegin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernegin lifespan?

Average Jernegin life expectancy in 1971 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernegin 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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