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Jerab Family History

Jerab 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: Jereb, Korab, Drab, Jerez, Bera, Sera, Beran, Gera, Pera, Jura

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Where is the Jerab family from?

You can see how Jerab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerab family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jerab families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerab's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jerab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerab 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 29 census records available for the last name Jerab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerab 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jerab. 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 18 military records available for the last name Jerab. For the veterans among your Jerab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerab lifespan?

Average Jerab life expectancy in 1992 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerab 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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