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Jerg Family History

Jerg 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: Berg, Joerg, Ferg, Jerge, Gerg, Jeng, Feng, Meng, Teng, Kern

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Where is the Jerg family from?

You can see how Jerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jerg families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jerg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jerg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jerg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerg. 67% of Jerg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jerg women worked as a House Work. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Barber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Jerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerg 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Jerg. 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 149 military records available for the last name Jerg. For the veterans among your Jerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerg lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Jerg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jerg in 1946 was 55, and 98 in 2002.

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