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Jersak Family History

Jersak 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: Jerzak, Cermak, Korsak, Versaw, Wersal, Jerman, Lesak, Jirak, Jirsa

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Where is the Jersak family from?

You can see how Jersak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jersak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jersak families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jersak's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jersak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jersak 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 Jersak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jersak. 100% of Jersak 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jersak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Jersak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jersak 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Jersak. 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 18 military records available for the last name Jersak. For the veterans among your Jersak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jersak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Jersak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jersak in 1975 was 81, and 75 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jersak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jersak 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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