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Jerrell Family History

Jerrell Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jerrell family from?

You can see how Jerrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Jerrell families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Jerrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerrell families in 1891.
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What did your Jerrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jerrell. 67% of Jerrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Farm Worker
    17%
  • Domestic Duties
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jerrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrell 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Jerrell. 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 Jerrell. For the veterans among your Jerrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jerrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jerrell in 1951 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrell 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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