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Jernigon Family History

Jernigon 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, Jennison, Jenison, Jarnigan, Berrigan, Vernon, Merrigan

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Where is the Jernigon family from?

You can see how Jernigon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernigon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jernigon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Jernigon families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jernigon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jernigon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jernigon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jernigon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jernigon. 28% of Jernigon men worked as an Operator and 50% of Jernigon women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jernigon were Farmer and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Operator
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Propriator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Jernigon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Jernigon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernigon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jernigon. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jernigon. For the veterans among your Jernigon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernigon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Jernigon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jernigon in 1963 was 87, and 82 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernigon 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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