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Jerkes Family History

Jerkes 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: Berkes, Perkes, Merkes, Jewkes, Yerkes, Jerke, Jerles, Kerkes, Kerker

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Where is the Jerkes family from?

You can see how Jerkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jerkes families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerkes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jerkes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Jerkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerkes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jerkes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jerkes. For the veterans among your Jerkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerkes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Jerkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jerkes in 1981 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerkes 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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