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Jernigean Family History

Jernigean 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, Jarnigan, Berrigan, Merrigan, Kernaghan, Kerrigan, Jenniges

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Where is the Jernigean family from?

You can see how Jernigean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernigean family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jernigean families living in North Carolina. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jernigean's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jernigean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Jernigean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernigean 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jernigean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jernigean. For the veterans among your Jernigean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernigean 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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