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Jerah Family History

Jerah 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: Sarah, Jerez, Bera, Sera, Bergh, Beran, Gera, Pera, Ferch, Lerch

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Where is the Jerah family from?

You can see how Jerah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jerah families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jerah's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jerah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerah 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 52 census records available for the last name Jerah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerah 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jerah. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jerah. For the veterans among your Jerah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Jerah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jerah in 1963 was 76, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerah 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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