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Jerrien Family History

Jerrien 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: Terrien, Berrien, Perrien, Ferrier, Herren, Perrier, Berrier, Ferries

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Where is the Jerrien family from?

You can see how Jerrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrien family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Jerrien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 4 Jerrien families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerrien's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jerrien families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Jerrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrien 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jerrien. 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 military records available for the last name Jerrien. For the veterans among your Jerrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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