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Jermsta Family History

Jermsta 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: Herbst, Hermida, Testa, Ernst, Berta, Jorstad, Ferlita, Peralta

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Where is the Jermsta family from?

You can see how Jermsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermsta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jermsta family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jermsta's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jermsta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermsta 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 21 census records available for the last name Jermsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermsta 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jermsta. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jermsta. For the veterans among your Jermsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermsta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Jermsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jermsta in 1970 was 92, and 74 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermsta 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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