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Jarner Family History

Jarner Name 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: Garner, Warner, Karner, Jarmer, Larner, Arner, Barner, Marner, Harner

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Where is the Jarner family from?

You can see how Jarner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jarner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Jarner families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jarner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarner 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 Jarner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarner. 31% of Jarner men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Jarner women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarner were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Jarner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarner 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Jarner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Jarner. For the veterans among your Jarner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Jarner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jarner in 1971 was 69, and 62 in 1996.

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