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Jer Family History

Jer Name 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: Ker, Jew, Jez, Her, Jex, Ber, Jen, Der, Jee, Ji

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Where is the Jer family from?

You can see how Jer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jer families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Jer families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jer 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Jer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Jer. For the veterans among your Jer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Jer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jer in 1969 was 70, and 70 in 1982.

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