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Jerman Family History

Jerman Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: from an old variant of the personal name Herman or German or Jurman. Alternatively it may be derived directly from Latin germanus ‘brother cousin’ originally ‘of the same stock’ (see Germain).

Compare Yerman. English (of Norman origin): variant of German.

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


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Where is the Jerman family from?

You can see how Jerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 166 Jerman families living in Montgomeryshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Jerman's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Jerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerman 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 Jerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jerman. 66% of Jerman men worked as a Farmer and 69% of Jerman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerman were Farmer On Own Account and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Farmer (mixed)
    6%
  • Retired Farmer
    6%
  • Farmer On Own Account
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Household Duties
    9%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Jerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Jerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jerman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jerman. For the veterans among your Jerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jerman in 1952 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerman 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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