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Jermeay Family History

Jermeay 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: Jerman, Jersey, Jervey, Bermea, German, Cerney, Hermes, Berley

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Where is the Jermeay family from?

You can see how Jermeay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermeay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jermeay family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jermeay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jermeay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermeay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jermeay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jermeay. 100% of Jermeay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jermeay women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jermeay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Jermeay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermeay 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 Jermeay. 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 Jermeay. For the veterans among your Jermeay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermeay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jermeay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jermeay in 1969 was 67, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermeay 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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