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Jeranek Family History

Jeranek 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: Beranek, Juranek, Jerabek, Keranen, Jelinek, Franek, Juracek

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Where is the Jeranek family from?

You can see how Jeranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeranek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeranek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jeranek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeranek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jeranek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeranek 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 Jeranek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeranek. 100% of Jeranek men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Jeranek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Jeranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeranek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jeranek. 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 54 military records available for the last name Jeranek. For the veterans among your Jeranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeranek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jeranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jeranek in 1962 was 72, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeranek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeranek 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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