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Jerrels Family History

Jerrels 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: Jerrell, Terres, Serres, Jergens, Bertels, Garrels, Herres, Berres

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Where is the Jerrels family from?

You can see how Jerrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerrels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jerrels families living in Northumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Jerrels's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Jerrels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerrels 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 Jerrels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerrels. 50% of Jerrels men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

What Jerrels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Jerrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrels 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jerrels. 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 63 military records available for the last name Jerrels. For the veterans among your Jerrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrels lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jerrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jerrels in 1966 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrels 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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