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Jersy Family History

Jersy 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: Jerry, Jersey, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery, Percy, Jury, Leroy, Ferry

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Where is the Jersy family from?

You can see how Jersy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jersy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jersy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jersy families living in Alabama. This was about 53% of all the recorded Jersy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Jersy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jersy 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 141 census records available for the last name Jersy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jersy 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jersy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jersy. For the veterans among your Jersy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jersy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jersy 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 Jersy

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