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Jerny Family History

Jerny 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: Cerny, Erny, Jerry, Jenny, Berry, Terry, Merry, Kern, Dery, Penny

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Where is the Jerny family from?

You can see how Jerny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerny families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jerny families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jerny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Jerny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerny 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jerny. 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 Jerny. For the veterans among your Jerny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerny 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerny

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