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Jerkovitch Family History

Jerkovitch 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: Perkovich, Jurkovich, Berkovich, Yurkovich, Markovich, Mirkovich

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Where is the Jerkovitch family from?

You can see how Jerkovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerkovitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerkovitch family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jerkovitch's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Jerkovitch families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Jerkovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerkovitch 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jerkovitch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jerkovitch. For the veterans among your Jerkovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerkovitch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Jerkovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jerkovitch in 1966 was 73, and 85 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerkovitch 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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