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Jergeson Family History

Jergeson 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: Jergenson, Bergeson, Fergeson, Margeson, Burgeson, Bergeron, Borgeson

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Where is the Jergeson family from?

You can see how Jergeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jergeson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jergeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Jergeson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jergeson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jergeson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jergeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jergeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jergeson. 25% of Jergeson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Jergeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Jergeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jergeson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jergeson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jergeson. For the veterans among your Jergeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jergeson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Jergeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jergeson in 1975 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jergeson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jergeson 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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