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Jerd Family History

Jerd 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: Herd, Jerde, Bard, Lord, Herod, Hard, Ford, Bird, Beard, Yard

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Where is the Jerd family from?

You can see how Jerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Jerd families living in Vermont. This was about 74% of all the recorded Jerd's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Jerd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerd 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 Jerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Apprentice Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerd. 50% of Jerd men worked as an Apprentice Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Apprentice Meat Cutter
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Jerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Jerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerd 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jerd. 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 85 military records available for the last name Jerd. For the veterans among your Jerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Jerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jerd in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerd 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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