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Jahrns Family History

Jahrns 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: Jahns, Jahraus, Jaros, Jahr, Warns, Ahrens, Jahn, Jans, Cairns, Johns

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Where is the Jahrns family from?

You can see how Jahrns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahrns family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jahrns families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahrns's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jahrns families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Jahrns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahrns 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 Jahrns. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jahrns. For the veterans among your Jahrns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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