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Jerritt Family History

Jerritt 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: Merritt, Perritt, Herritt, Jerrett, Herriott, Skerritt, Burritt

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Where is the Jerritt family from?

You can see how Jerritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerritt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Jerritt families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerritt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jerritt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Jerritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerritt 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jerritt. 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 34 military records available for the last name Jerritt. For the veterans among your Jerritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerritt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Jerritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jerritt in 1971 was 83, and 99 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerritt 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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