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Jereb Family History

Jereb Name Meaning

Slovenian: nickname from jereb ‘partridge’.

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


Similar surnames: Leeb, Vereb, Jezek, Jelen, Veres, Herek, Jeter, Lerew, Gere, Herb

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Where is the Jereb family from?

You can see how Jereb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jereb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Jereb families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Jereb's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jereb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jereb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jereb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jereb. 39% of Jereb men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jereb women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Apprentice
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Jereb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jereb 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Jereb. 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 494 military records available for the last name Jereb. For the veterans among your Jereb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jereb lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jereb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jereb in 1955 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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