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Jerst Family History

Jerst 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: Gerst, Herst, Kerst, Werst, Ferst, Berst, Herbst, Best, Oest, Hurst

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Where is the Jerst family from?

You can see how Jerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jerst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerst family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jerst's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jerst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerst 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 33 census records available for the last name Jerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerst 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jerst. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jerst. For the veterans among your Jerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerst lifespan?

Average Jerst life expectancy in 1965 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerst 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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