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Jarne Family History

Jarne 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: Carne, Arne, Warne, Jayne, Jane, Harne, Barre, Cane, Hare, Barnes

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Where is the Jarne family from?

You can see how Jarne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jarne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Jarne families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jarne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarne 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 Jarne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarne. 100% of Jarne men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Jarne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Jarne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarne 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Jarne. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jarne. For the veterans among your Jarne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarne lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Jarne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jarne in 1973 was 67, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarne 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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