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Jerchau Family History

Jerchau 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: Derham, Marchal, Kershaw, Burcham, Demchak, Merhar, Merchant, Vercher

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Where is the Jerchau family from?

You can see how Jerchau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerchau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerchau family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerchau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jerchau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerchau 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 2 census records available for the last name Jerchau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerchau 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Jerchau. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jerchau. For the veterans among your Jerchau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerchau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Jerchau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jerchau in 1968 was 78, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerchau 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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