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Jerden Name Meaning

English: from a variant of the personal name Jurdon an old form of Jordan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herde, Jorden, Jardon, Jervey, Gerdon, Headen, Virden, Varden, Weeden

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Where is the Jerden family from?

You can see how Jerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jerden family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerden's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jerden families in 1911.
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What did your Jerden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerden. 30% of Jerden men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Jerden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerden were Carpenter and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerden 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Jerden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 297 military records available for the last name Jerden. For the veterans among your Jerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jerden in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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