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Jersan Family History

Jersan 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, German, Jordan, Verran, Berman, Person, Yerian, Perman

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Where is the Jersan family from?

You can see how Jersan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jersan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jersan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jersan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jersan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jersan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Jersan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jersan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jersan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jersan. For the veterans among your Jersan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jersan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Jersan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jersan in 1959 was 46, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jersan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jersan 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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