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Jerardin Family History

Jerardin 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: Jardin, Ierardi, Gerardi, Dejardin, Berardino, Bernardin, Girardin

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Where is the Jerardin family from?

You can see how Jerardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerardin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerardin families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Jerardin families living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerardin's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Jerardin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Jerardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerardin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jerardin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jerardin. For the veterans among your Jerardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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