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Djerf Family History

Djerf 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: Dery, Dyer, Cerf, Duer, Dier, Dern, Deer, Deere, Dorf, Deery

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Where is the Djerf family from?

You can see how Djerf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Djerf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Djerf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Djerf families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Djerf's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Djerf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Djerf 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 Djerf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Djerf. 34% of Djerf men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Djerf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Djerf were Salesman and Masseuse.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Masseuse
    50%

What Djerf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Djerf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Djerf 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Djerf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Djerf. For the veterans among your Djerf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Djerf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Djerf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Djerf in 1965 was 63, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Djerf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Djerf 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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