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Jermeland Family History

Jermeland 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, Ireland, Ferland, Erland, Breland, Helgeland, Moreland

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Where is the Jermeland family from?

You can see how Jermeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermeland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jermeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jermeland families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jermeland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jermeland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermeland 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 Jermeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jermeland. 100% of Jermeland men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Jermeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Jermeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermeland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jermeland. 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 18 military records available for the last name Jermeland. For the veterans among your Jermeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermeland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Jermeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jermeland in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jermeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermeland 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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