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Jerina Family History

Jerina 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: Cerino, Farina, Merida, Regina, Jurica, Merin, Cerna, Pecina, Hering

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Where is the Jerina family from?

You can see how Jerina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jerina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jerina families living in Somerset. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jerina's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Jerina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerina 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 Jerina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerina. 60% of Jerina 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
    60%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Soldier
    20%

What Jerina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Jerina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerina 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Jerina. 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 63 military records available for the last name Jerina. For the veterans among your Jerina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jerina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jerina in 1962 was 85, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerina 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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