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Jadin Family History

Jadin Surname Meaning

French: from a diminutive of jade, a regional variant of jatte ‘bowl’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of bowls.

Alternatively, perhaps from a pet form of the personal name Gérardin, a derivative of Gerard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jadin family from?

You can see how Jadin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jadin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jadin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jadin families living in British Columbia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Jadin's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Jadin families in 1911.
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What did your Jadin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jadin. 36% of Jadin men worked as a Farmer and 59% of Jadin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jadin were Knitter and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Knitter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Speeder Tender
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Jadin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jadin 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Jadin. 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 129 military records available for the last name Jadin. For the veterans among your Jadin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jadin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jadin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jadin in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jadin 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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