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Jerf Family History

Jerf 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: Cerf, Jeff, Berg, Leaf, Kern, Dery, Mero, Jury, Gero, Berk

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Where is the Jerf family from?

You can see how Jerf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Jerf families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jerf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerf 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 27 census records available for the last name Jerf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerf 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jerf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jerf. For the veterans among your Jerf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerf lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Jerf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jerf in 1981 was 70, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerf 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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