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Jerrells Family History

Jerrells 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: Jarrells, Jerrell, Perrell, Ferrelli, Perrelli, Perrella, Jarrell

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Where is the Jerrells family from?

You can see how Jerrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerrells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Jerrells families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jerrells's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Jerrells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerrells 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 Jerrells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerrells. 40% of Jerrells men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jerrells women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Inspector
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jerrells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Jerrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrells 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jerrells. 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 123 military records available for the last name Jerrells. For the veterans among your Jerrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrells lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jerrells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jerrells in 1964 was 74, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrells 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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