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Jerrems Family History

Jerrems 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: Terres, Serres, Jergens, Herres, Berres, Jurrens, Herrema, Jerrett

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Where is the Jerrems family from?

You can see how Jerrems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrems family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerrems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jerrems families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jerrems's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Jerrems families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Jerrems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrems 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Jerrems. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jerrems. For the veterans among your Jerrems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrems lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Jerrems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jerrems in 1964 was 65, and 52 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrems 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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