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Jardner Family History

Jardner 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: Lardner, Gardner, Garner, Warner, Harder, Karner, Cordner, Gardener

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Where is the Jardner family from?

You can see how Jardner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jardner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jardner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Jardner families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Jardner's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Jardner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jardner 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 Jardner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jardner. 36% of Jardner men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Jardner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jardner were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Cook
    12%

What Jardner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Jardner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jardner 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jardner. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jardner. For the veterans among your Jardner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jardner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Jardner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jardner in 1971 was 83, and 91 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jardner 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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