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Jerak Family History

Jerak 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: Jerzak, Jirak, Barak, Rak, Deak, Peak, Berk, Jerez, Bera, Sera

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Where is the Jerak family from?

You can see how Jerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Jerak families living in Iowa. This was about 52% of all the recorded Jerak's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jerak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jerak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerak. 100% of Jerak men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

What Jerak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Jerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerak 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jerak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jerak. For the veterans among your Jerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerak lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Jerak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jerak in 1988 was 73, and 100 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerak 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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