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Jerne Family History

Jerne 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: Cerne, Berne, Jerue, Verne, Jenne, Jerge, Jerke, Jeane, Erne, Jeune

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Where is the Jerne family from?

You can see how Jerne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jerne families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jerne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerne 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 Jerne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerne. 45% of Jerne men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jerne women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerne were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Jerne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Jerne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerne 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Jerne. 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 116 military records available for the last name Jerne. For the veterans among your Jerne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Jerne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jerne in 1966 was 89, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerne 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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