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Jersin Family History

Jersin 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: Persin, Berlin, Merlin, Person, Bergin, Serlin, Merin, Merson, Kervin

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Where is the Jersin family from?

You can see how Jersin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jersin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jersin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jersin families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jersin's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Jersin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jersin 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 Jersin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jersin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Jersin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jersin 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Jersin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Jersin. For the veterans among your Jersin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jersin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Jersin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jersin in 1958 was 66, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jersin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jersin 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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