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Jerkofsky Family History

Jerkofsky 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: Borofsky, Jurkowski, Perkowski, Kofsky, Bernosky, Janofsky, Perkoski

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Where is the Jerkofsky family from?

You can see how Jerkofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerkofsky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jerkofsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerkofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jerkofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerkofsky 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 46 census records available for the last name Jerkofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerkofsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jerkofsky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jerkofsky. For the veterans among your Jerkofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerkofsky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Jerkofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jerkofsky in 1981 was 39, and 83 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerkofsky 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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