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Jerald Family History

Jerald Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gerald. This surname is now very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Jerald family from?

You can see how Jerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Jerald families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jerald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerald 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 Jerald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerald. 42% of Jerald men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jerald women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Day Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Jerald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerald 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Jerald. 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 455 military records available for the last name Jerald. For the veterans among your Jerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerald lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jerald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jerald in 1957 was 54, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerald 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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