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Joerman Family History

Joerman 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: Moerman, Jerman, Boerman, Hoerman, Norman, German, Jordan, Gorman

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Where is the Joerman family from?

You can see how Joerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Joerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joerman family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joerman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Joerman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joerman 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 15 census records available for the last name Joerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joerman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Joerman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Joerman. For the veterans among your Joerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joerman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Joerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Joerman in 1985 was 79, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joerman 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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