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Jehrig Family History

Jehrig 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: Rehrig, Gehrig, Ehrig, Fehring, Nehring, Roehrig, Gehring, Derrig

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Where is the Jehrig family from?

You can see how Jehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jehrig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jehrig family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jehrig's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jehrig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jehrig 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 14 census records available for the last name Jehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehrig 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jehrig. 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 military records available for the last name Jehrig. For the veterans among your Jehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jehrig lifespan?

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