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Jerels Family History

Jerels 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: Jewell, Jerez, Peres, Perel, Geels, Jergens, Bertels, Jereb, Beres

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Where is the Jerels family from?

You can see how Jerels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jerels families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jerels's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jerels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Jerels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerels 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jerels. 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 36 military records available for the last name Jerels. For the veterans among your Jerels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerels lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Jerels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jerels in 1968 was 84, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerels 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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