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Jeris Family History

Jeris 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: Juris, Peris, Jervis, Reis, Lewis, Boris, Melis, Paris, Meis, Idris

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Where is the Jeris family from?

You can see how Jeris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jeris families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeris's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jeris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeris 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 Jeris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeris. 100% of Jeris 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Jeris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeris 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Jeris. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jeris. For the veterans among your Jeris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeris lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jeris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jeris in 1965 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeris 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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