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Jeroskey Family History

Jeroskey 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: Croskey, Jersey, Petoskey, Broskey, Jerome, Berkey, Trokey, Mccoskey

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Where is the Jeroskey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeroskey 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 Jeroskey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Miner
    100%

What Jeroskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Jeroskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeroskey 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 Jeroskey. 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 Jeroskey. For the veterans among your Jeroskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeroskey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Jeroskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jeroskey in 1970 was 61, and 76 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeroskey 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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