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Jerala Family History

Jerala 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: Perala, Perla, Peralta, Gerald, Terada, Pekala, Cecala, Merola, Grala

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Where is the Jerala family from?

You can see how Jerala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerala family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerala's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jerala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerala 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 Jerala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Jerala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerala 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jerala. 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 Jerala. For the veterans among your Jerala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerala lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1987, in the United States, Jerala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jerala in 1958 was 36, and 66 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerala 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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