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Jerrison Family History

Jerrison Surname Meaning

Probably in most instances a reduced form of Margerison as illustrated by Catharine Marjerison of Collingham (WR Yorks), identical with Catharine Gerison 1785 in Redmonds Surnames and Genealogy.

Alternatively, a variant of Garrison reflecting the common variation between initial hard [g] and soft [ʤ] in the Dutch and the French (and occasionally Flemish) pronunciation of Gerard.

Of which this name is a patronymic derivative.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Jerrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerrison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Jerrison families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Jerrison's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jerrison families in 1891.
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What did your Jerrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruiterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jerrison. 100% of Jerrison men worked as a Fruiterer and 80% of Jerrison 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fruiterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Office Cleaner
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%

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Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Jerrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrison 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Jerrison. 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 136 military records available for the last name Jerrison. For the veterans among your Jerrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrison lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Jerrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jerrison in 1976 was 70, and 99 in 1994.

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