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Jeroy Family History

Jeroy 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: Leroy, Jerry, Deroy, Herod, Berry, Troy, Heron, Terry, Merry, Dery

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Where is the Jeroy family from?

You can see how Jeroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeroy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Jeroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jeroy family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeroy's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Jeroy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeroy 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 Jeroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeroy. 100% of Jeroy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Jeroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeroy 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jeroy. 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 61 military records available for the last name Jeroy. For the veterans among your Jeroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeroy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Jeroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jeroy in 1959 was 56, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeroy 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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