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Jerpe Family History

Jerpe 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: Serpe, Jerue, Hjerpe, Jerge, Jerke, Jerde, Berke, Jerome, Jesse

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Where is the Jerpe family from?

You can see how Jerpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jerpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jerpe families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jerpe's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jerpe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerpe 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 Jerpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerpe. 43% of Jerpe 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
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Jerpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Jerpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerpe 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Jerpe. 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 72 military records available for the last name Jerpe. For the veterans among your Jerpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerpe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jerpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jerpe in 1963 was 77, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerpe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerpe 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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