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Jerin Family History

Jerin 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: Merin, Perin, Herin, Kerin, Jin, Marin, Heron, Berlin, Melin, Pepin

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Where is the Jerin family from?

You can see how Jerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jerin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jerin families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jerin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jerin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerin 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 Jerin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerin. 42% of Jerin men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Jerin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Jerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerin 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Jerin. 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 307 military records available for the last name Jerin. For the veterans among your Jerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jerin in 1965 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerin 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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