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Jerrard Family History

Jerrard Surname Meaning

see Gerard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jerrard family from?

You can see how Jerrard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerrard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Jerrard families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Jerrard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerrard families in 1891.
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What did your Jerrard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jerrard. 34% of Jerrard men worked as a Cowman and 91% of Jerrard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerrard were Farmer and Cook.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    34%
  • Farm Bailiff
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Cook
    3%

What Jerrard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jerrard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrard 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Jerrard. 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 430 military records available for the last name Jerrard. For the veterans among your Jerrard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrard lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Jerrard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jerrard in 1957 was 84, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrard 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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