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Jerke Family History

Jerke Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular form of Georg (see George).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jerke family from?

You can see how Jerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jerke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jerke families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Jerke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerke families in 1891.
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What did your Jerke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerke. 53% of Jerke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jerke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerke were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Jerke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerke 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Jerke. 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 189 military records available for the last name Jerke. For the veterans among your Jerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jerke in 1959 was 53, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerke 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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