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Jernes Family History

Jernes 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: Ternes, Jeanes, Kernes, Jerles, Berner, Barnes, Jenner, Cerney

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Where is the Jernes family from?

You can see how Jernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jernes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jernes family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jernes's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Jernes families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Jernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernes 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Jernes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jernes. For the veterans among your Jernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Jernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jernes in 1969 was 84, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernes 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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