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Jerks Family History

Jerks 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: Jenks, Berks, Jerke, Yerks, Derks, Perks, Jelks, Berke, Berk, Perko

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Where is the Jerks family from?

You can see how Jerks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jerks families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jerks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jerks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerks 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 Jerks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jerks. 100% of Jerks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Jerks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerks 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jerks. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jerks. For the veterans among your Jerks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerks lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Jerks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jerks in 1979 was 64, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerks 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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