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Jermy Family History

Jermy Surname Meaning

From the personal names Jeremy (compare Jeremye 1617 or Jermy Gooch 1652 in Bardsley (Norfolk)) or Jermy, a vernacular form of Germain (compare Sir John Germyn or Jermy 1300).

See Jeremy German.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jermy family from?

You can see how Jermy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jermy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 185 Jermy families living in Norfolk. This was about 62% of all the recorded Jermy's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jermy families in 1891.
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What did your Jermy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jermy. 17% of Jermy men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Jermy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jermy were Bricklayer and Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jermy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermy 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Jermy. 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 628 military records available for the last name Jermy. For the veterans among your Jermy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jermy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jermy in 1964 was 73, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermy 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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