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Jermey Family History

Jermey Surname Meaning

see Jermy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jermey family from?

You can see how Jermey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jermey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Jermey families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jermey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jermey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jermey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jermey. 60% of Jermey men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 92% of Jermey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jermey were Farm Foreman and Dressmaker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    60%
  • Farm Foreman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Dressmaker
    8%

What Jermey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jermey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermey 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Jermey. 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 99 military records available for the last name Jermey. For the veterans among your Jermey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Jermey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jermey in 1969 was 66, and 75 in 1980.

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