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Jerusalem Family History

Jerusalem 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: Salem, Rosales, Fernsler, Verhalen, Perales, Jerue, Perusse, Gerstle

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Where is the Jerusalem family from?

You can see how Jerusalem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerusalem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerusalem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jerusalem family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerusalem's in USA. California had the highest population of Jerusalem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerusalem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Jerusalem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerusalem 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Jerusalem. 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 476 military records available for the last name Jerusalem. For the veterans among your Jerusalem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerusalem lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Jerusalem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jerusalem in 1946 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerusalem 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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