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Jerram Family History

Jerram Surname Meaning

see Jerome.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jerram family from?

You can see how Jerram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jerram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Jerram families living in Hampshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jerram's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jerram families in 1891.
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What did your Jerram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jerram. 25% of Jerram men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Jerram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerram were Joiner Corp Hise Repairer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Civil Engineer
    25%
  • Builders Carpenter
    25%
  • Joiner Corp Hise Repairer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Jerram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Jerram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerram 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jerram. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jerram. For the veterans among your Jerram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerram lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jerram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jerram in 1961 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerram 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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