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Jeraj Family History

Jeraj 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: Raj, Jerez, Bera, Sera, Beran, Gera, Pera, Jura, Zera, Mera

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Where is the Jeraj family from?

You can see how Jeraj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeraj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jeraj family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeraj's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jeraj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeraj 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 60 census records available for the last name Jeraj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeraj 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Jeraj. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jeraj. For the veterans among your Jeraj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeraj lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Jeraj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jeraj in 1985 was 73, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeraj 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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