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Jermon Family History

Jermon 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: Sermon, Hermon, Jerman, Jermyn, Jarmon, German, Heron, Berman, Perron

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Where is the Jermon family from?

You can see how Jermon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jermon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Jermon families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jermon's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Jermon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermon 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 Jermon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jermon. 100% of Jermon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jermon women worked as a Laborer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jermon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Jermon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermon 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Jermon. 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 91 military records available for the last name Jermon. For the veterans among your Jermon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jermon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jermon in 1967 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jermon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermon 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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