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Jerisk Family History

Jerisk 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: Risk, Juris, Brisk, Derise, Peris, Cerise, Jerzak, Derick, Jurik

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Where is the Jerisk family from?

You can see how Jerisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerisk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerisk family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerisk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jerisk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerisk 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 4 census records available for the last name Jerisk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerisk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jerisk. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jerisk. For the veterans among your Jerisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerisk lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Jerisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jerisk in 1981 was 90, and 37 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerisk 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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