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Jericho Family History

Jericho 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: Perich, Gerich, Jurich, Derico, Leriche, Erich, Perisho, Rich, Burich

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Where is the Jericho family from?

You can see how Jericho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jericho family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jericho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Jericho families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Jericho's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jericho families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jericho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jericho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jericho. 39% of Jericho men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jericho women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jericho were Proprietor and History Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • History Teacher
    50%

What Jericho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jericho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jericho 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Jericho. 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 996 military records available for the last name Jericho. For the veterans among your Jericho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jericho lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jericho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jericho in 1962 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jericho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jericho 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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