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Jermson Family History

Jermson 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: Person, Merson, Nerison, Sermon, Bernson, Remson, Herson, Hermon

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Where is the Jermson family from?

You can see how Jermson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermson family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Jermson families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Jermson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jermson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Jermson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermson 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 48 census records available for the last name Jermson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermson 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 Jermson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jermson. For the veterans among your Jermson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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