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Jerris Family History

Jerris 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: Ferris, Terris, Perris, Merris, Jervis, Morris, Harris, Norris

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Where is the Jerris family from?

You can see how Jerris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jerris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Jerris families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jerris's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jerris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerris 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 Jerris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jerris. 100% of Jerris 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
    100%

What Jerris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jerris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerris 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Jerris. 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 105 military records available for the last name Jerris. For the veterans among your Jerris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jerris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jerris in 1967 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerris 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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