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Jerles Family History

Jerles Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jerles family from?

You can see how Jerles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jerles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jerles family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jerles families in 1911.
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What did your Jerles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerles. 32% of Jerles men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jerles women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerles were New Worker and Assembler.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%

What Jerles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Jerles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerles 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Jerles. 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 192 military records available for the last name Jerles. For the veterans among your Jerles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jerles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jerles in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerles 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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