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Jerland Family History

Jerland 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: Berland, Ferland, Erland, Gerland, Harland, Newland, Marland, Garland

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Where is the Jerland family from?

You can see how Jerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Jerland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jerland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Jerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerland 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jerland. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jerland. For the veterans among your Jerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerland lifespan?

Average Jerland life expectancy in 2002 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerland 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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