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Jerzy Family History

Jerzy 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: Jerry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery, Percy, Jury, Leroy, Ferry, Jerez

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Where is the Jerzy family from?

You can see how Jerzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerzy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerzy family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jerzy's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Jerzy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerzy 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 90 census records available for the last name Jerzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerzy 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Jerzy. 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 82 military records available for the last name Jerzy. For the veterans among your Jerzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerzy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jerzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jerzy in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerzy 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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