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Jerson Family History

Jerson 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: Person, Merson, Herson, Jenson, Jepson, Berson, Jesson, Gerson

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Where is the Jerson family from?

You can see how Jerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Jerson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jerson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerson 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 Jerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jerson. 100% of Jerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Jerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerson 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Jerson. 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 105 military records available for the last name Jerson. For the veterans among your Jerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Jerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jerson in 1972 was 70, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerson 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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