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Jerske Family History

Jerske 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: Jeske, Jerke, Berke, Jerome, Jesse, Beske, Meske, Teske, Jessie

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Where is the Jerske family from?

You can see how Jerske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerske family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerske's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jerske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerske 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 62 census records available for the last name Jerske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerske 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jerske. 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 40 military records available for the last name Jerske. For the veterans among your Jerske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerske lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jerske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jerske in 1969 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerske 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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