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Jeralds Family History

Jeralds Surname Meaning

Variant of Geralds.

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


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Where is the Jeralds family from?

You can see how Jeralds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeralds family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeralds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Jeralds families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jeralds's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jeralds families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeralds 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 Jeralds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeralds. 42% of Jeralds men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    25%

What Jeralds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Jeralds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeralds 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jeralds. 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 130 military records available for the last name Jeralds. For the veterans among your Jeralds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeralds lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jeralds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jeralds in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeralds 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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