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Jn Family History

Jn 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: Ji, An, Jin, In, Jo, Jan, Ju, Jun, Un, Jen

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Where is the Jn family from?

You can see how Jn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jn family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jn's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Jn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Jn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jn 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Jn. 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 189 military records available for the last name Jn. For the veterans among your Jn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jn

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