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Jeremia Family History

Jeremia 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: Jeremiah, Jeremias, Geremia, Heredia, Jarema, Jerome, Berezin, Jerez

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Where is the Jeremia family from?

You can see how Jeremia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeremia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeremia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Jeremia families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeremia's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jeremia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeremia 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 270 census records available for the last name Jeremia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeremia 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jeremia. 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 51 military records available for the last name Jeremia. For the veterans among your Jeremia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeremia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jeremia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jeremia in 1965 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeremia 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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