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Jerna Family History

Jerna 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: Cerna, Perna, Verna, Berna, Serna, Serra, Kern, Penna, Barna, Perla

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Where is the Jerna family from?

You can see how Jerna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jerna families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jerna family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerna 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 55 census records available for the last name Jerna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerna 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jerna. 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 Jerna. For the veterans among your Jerna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerna lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Jerna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jerna in 1983 was 57, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerna 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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