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Jerolds Family History

Jerolds 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: Jeralds, Herold, Gerold, Geralds, Jerles, Herod, Harold, Jerome

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Where is the Jerolds family from?

You can see how Jerolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerolds family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerolds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Jerolds families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jerolds's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jerolds families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Jerolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerolds 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jerolds. 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 Jerolds. For the veterans among your Jerolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerolds lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Jerolds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jerolds in 1979 was 78, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerolds 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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