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Jerauld Family History

Jerauld Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gérauld (or perhaps of some other similar French surname) a variant of Gérald (see Gerald).

The surname Gérauld is very rare in France.

Compare Gerould.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jerauld family from?

You can see how Jerauld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerauld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerauld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Jerauld families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jerauld's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jerauld families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerauld 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 Jerauld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and H Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerauld. 32% of Jerauld men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Jerauld women worked as a H Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerauld were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H Wife
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Jerauld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jerauld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerauld 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Jerauld. 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 388 military records available for the last name Jerauld. For the veterans among your Jerauld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerauld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jerauld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jerauld in 1962 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerauld 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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