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Jere Family History

Jere 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: Jerez, Pere, Gere, Jerue, Jereb, Jerge, Jerke, Jee, Jerde, Dore

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Where is the Jere family from?

You can see how Jere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jere family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jere family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jere's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jere 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 Jere ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Jere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Jere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jere 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Jere. 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 86 military records available for the last name Jere. For the veterans among your Jere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jere lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Jere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jere in 1968 was 73, and 80 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jere 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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