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Jernow Family History

Jernow 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: Fernow, Vernon, Vernor, Curnow, Gerow, Merrow, Tornow, Hernon, Tesnow

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Where is the Jernow family from?

You can see how Jernow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jernow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jernow families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jernow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jernow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jernow 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 Jernow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Jernow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Jernow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jernow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jernow. For the veterans among your Jernow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jernow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jernow in 1964 was 58, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jernow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernow 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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