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Jeret Family History

Jeret 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, Jereb, Feret, Herdt, Terek, Jewett, Peres, Pere, Foret, Perel

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Where is the Jeret family from?

You can see how Jeret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeret family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jeret families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeret's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jeret families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Jeret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeret 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Jeret. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jeret. For the veterans among your Jeret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeret lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Jeret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jeret in 1972 was 63, and 67 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeret 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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