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Jerns Family History

Jerns 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: Berns, Jens, Jeans, Jorns, Kerns, Ferns, Kern, Burns, Means, Sens

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Where is the Jerns family from?

You can see how Jerns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Jerns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Jerns families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jerns's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Jerns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerns 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 Jerns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerns. 100% of Jerns women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Jerns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerns 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jerns. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jerns. For the veterans among your Jerns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerns lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Jerns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jerns in 1975 was 69, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerns 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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