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Jerik Family History

Jerik 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: Jurik, Jirik, Gerik, Berk, Erie, Jerez, Merin, Terek, Neri, Herek

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Where is the Jerik family from?

You can see how Jerik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jerik families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jerik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jerik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerik 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 177 census records available for the last name Jerik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerik 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jerik. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jerik. For the veterans among your Jerik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jerik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jerik in 1968 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerik 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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