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Jerndt Family History

Jerndt 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: Gerndt, Berndt, Wendt, Herdt, Ernst, Bernat, Vernet, Fendt, Bendt

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Where is the Jerndt family from?

You can see how Jerndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerndt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerndt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jerndt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerndt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jerndt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Jerndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerndt 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 Jerndt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jerndt. For the veterans among your Jerndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerndt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Jerndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jerndt in 1975 was 83, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerndt 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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