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Jarnigan Name Meaning

English: variant of Jernigan .

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


Similar surnames: Jernigan, Jarnagin, Lannigan, Hanigan, Donigan, Hanagan, Rattigan

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Where is the Jarnigan family from?

You can see how Jarnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarnigan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarnigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jarnigan family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarnigan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jarnigan families in 1911.
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What did your Jarnigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarnigan. 27% of Jarnigan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Jarnigan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarnigan were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jarnigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarnigan 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Jarnigan. 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 491 military records available for the last name Jarnigan. For the veterans among your Jarnigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarnigan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jarnigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jarnigan in 1960 was 30, and 64 in 2004.

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