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Jerde Family History

Jerde Surname Meaning

Altered form of Norwegian Gjerde.

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


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Where is the Jerde family from?

You can see how Jerde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jerde family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerde's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Jerde families in 1891.
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What did your Jerde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerde. 27% of Jerde men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jerde women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerde were Proprietor and Cook.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jerde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerde 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Jerde. 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 191 military records available for the last name Jerde. For the veterans among your Jerde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerde lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jerde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jerde in 1960 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerde 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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