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Jerkey Family History

Jerkey 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: Berkey, Perkey, Jersey, Jerke, Yerkey, Merkey, Jervey, Kerker, Berke

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Where is the Jerkey family from?

You can see how Jerkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerkey family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jerkey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jerkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerkey 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 71 census records available for the last name Jerkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerkey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jerkey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jerkey. For the veterans among your Jerkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerkey lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Jerkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jerkey in 1988 was 79, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerkey 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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