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Jershape Family History

Jershape 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: Kershaw, Kerslake, Versace, Dersham, Pershall, Bershad, Deshane

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Where is the Jershape family from?

You can see how Jershape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jershape family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jershape families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Jershape's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jershape families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Jershape lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jershape 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jershape

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