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Jerrel Family History

Jerrel 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: Herrel, Terrel, Ferrel, Jerrell, Mergel, Terres, Herre, Herren, Jerez

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Where is the Jerrel family from?

You can see how Jerrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerrel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jerrel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerrel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerrel 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 Jerrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerrel. 40% of Jerrel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jerrel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerrel were Rancher and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Rancher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Jerrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jerrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrel 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Jerrel. 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 277 military records available for the last name Jerrel. For the veterans among your Jerrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jerrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jerrel in 1963 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrel 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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