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Jerch Family History

Jerch 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: Ferch, Lerch, Perch, Berch, Verch, Jech, Kerch, March, Pech, Percy

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Where is the Jerch family from?

You can see how Jerch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerch family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerch's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Jerch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jerch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Jerch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerch 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jerch. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jerch. For the veterans among your Jerch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerch lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Jerch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jerch in 1982 was 55, and 81 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerch 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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