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Jerkin Family History

Jerkin 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: Jenkin, Perkin, Merkin, Gerkin, Jerkins, Berlin, Merlin, Bergin

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Where is the Jerkin family from?

You can see how Jerkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Jerkin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jerkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerkin 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 Jerkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerkin. 39% of Jerkin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jerkin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerkin were Carpenter and House Keeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%

What Jerkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Jerkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerkin 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Jerkin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jerkin. For the veterans among your Jerkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerkin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Jerkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jerkin in 1974 was 81, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerkin 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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