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Jerling Family History

Jerling 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: Herling, Werling, Berling, Erling, Gerling, Berlin, Herring, Helling

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Where is the Jerling family from?

You can see how Jerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jerling family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jerling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerling 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 Jerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerling. 100% of Jerling men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Jerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Jerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerling 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jerling. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jerling. For the veterans among your Jerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Jerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jerling in 1964 was 63, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerling 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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