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Jerrat Family History

Jerrat 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: Serra, Verran, Serrato, Ferraz, Terra, Herran, Bernat, Cerra, Perra

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Where is the Jerrat family from?

You can see how Jerrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Jerrat families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Jerrat families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jerrat's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Jerrat families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerrat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Jerrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrat 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jerrat. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jerrat. For the veterans among your Jerrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrat 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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