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Jerras Family History

Jerras 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: Perras, Serra, Arras, Verran, Terres, Porras, Carras, Ferraz, Serres

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Where is the Jerras family from?

You can see how Jerras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerras family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Jerras families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Jerras family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerras's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jerras families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Jerras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerras 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jerras. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jerras. For the veterans among your Jerras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerras lifespan?

Average Jerras life expectancy in 1997 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerras 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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