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Jergel Family History

Jergel 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: Mergel, Gergel, Jerger, Jerge, Engel, Berger, Mengel, Berge, Jerez

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Where is the Jergel family from?

You can see how Jergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jergel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jergel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jergel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jergel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jergel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jergel 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 58 census records available for the last name Jergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jergel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Jergel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jergel. For the veterans among your Jergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jergel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jergel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jergel in 1965 was 64, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jergel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jergel 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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