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Jergins Family History

Jergins 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: Jergens, Jerkins, Bergin, Jenkins, Mergens, Jurgens, Perkins, Berzins

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Where is the Jergins family from?

You can see how Jergins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jergins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jergins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Jergins families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jergins's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jergins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jergins 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 Jergins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jergins. 25% of Jergins 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%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Jergins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Jergins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jergins 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Jergins. 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 125 military records available for the last name Jergins. For the veterans among your Jergins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jergins lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jergins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jergins in 1954 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jergins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jergins 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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