This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jerngan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jerngan Family History

Jerngan 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, Bergan, Tengan, Jerman, Hernan, Kernan, Jarnigan, German

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jerngan family from?

You can see how Jerngan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerngan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerngan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jerngan families living in South Carolina. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jerngan's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jerngan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerngan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Jerngan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Jerngan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerngan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Jerngan

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Jerngan. 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.

View all Jerngan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Jerngan. For the veterans among your Jerngan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jerngan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jerngan family history

Discover More

What is the average Jerngan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerngan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerngan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jerngan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial