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Jermiah Family History

Jermiah 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: Jeremiah, Jerman, Jeremias, German, Beamish, Berman, Hermida, Yerian

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Where is the Jermiah family from?

You can see how Jermiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermiah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jermiah families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jermiah's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jermiah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermiah 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 163 census records available for the last name Jermiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermiah 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jermiah. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jermiah. For the veterans among your Jermiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermiah lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Jermiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jermiah in 1979 was 68, and 75 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jermiah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermiah 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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