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Jerlin Family History

Jerlin 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: Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Perlin, Kerlin, Karlin, Carlin, Melin, Joslin

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Where is the Jerlin family from?

You can see how Jerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerlin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jerlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerlin 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 60 census records available for the last name Jerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerlin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jerlin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jerlin. For the veterans among your Jerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerlin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Jerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jerlin in 1977 was 86, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerlin 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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