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Jerr Family History

Jerr 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: Kerr, Herr, Jerry, Perr, Serr, Zerr, Derr, Bear, Barr, Beer

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Where is the Jerr family from?

You can see how Jerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jerr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Jerr family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerr's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Jerr families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerr. 100% of Jerr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jerr women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jerr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Jerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerr 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jerr. 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 27 military records available for the last name Jerr. For the veterans among your Jerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerr lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Jerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jerr in 1977 was 68, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerr 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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