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Jersky Family History

Jersky 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: Persky, Jersey, Mersky, Barsky, Lesky, Kersey, Twersky, Jerry, Jeske

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Where is the Jersky family from?

You can see how Jersky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jersky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jersky families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jersky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jersky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jersky 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 Jersky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jersky. 40% of Jersky men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Jersky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Jersky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jersky 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Jersky. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jersky. For the veterans among your Jersky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jersky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jersky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jersky in 1963 was 63, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jersky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jersky 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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