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Jerse Family History

Jerse 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: Jesse, Jerue, Jersey, Jerge, Jerke, Jerde, Derse, Berke, Corse

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Where is the Jerse family from?

You can see how Jerse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Jerse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jerse family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jerse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerse 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 184 census records available for the last name Jerse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerse 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Jerse. 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 43 military records available for the last name Jerse. For the veterans among your Jerse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Jerse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jerse in 1973 was 58, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerse 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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