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Jermyn Family History

Jermyn Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of German or Jeremy.

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


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Where is the Jermyn family from?

You can see how Jermyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jermyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Jermyn families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Jermyn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jermyn families in 1891.
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What did your Jermyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jermyn. 30% of Jermyn men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 88% of Jermyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jermyn were Shop Assistant Grocery and Elementary School Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter joiner
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Electrical Fitter
    20%
  • Shop Assistant Grocery
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jermyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermyn 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Jermyn. 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 914 military records available for the last name Jermyn. For the veterans among your Jermyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jermyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jermyn in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermyn 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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