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Jerley Family History

Jerley 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: Berley, Verley, Kerley, Perley, Jelley, Jersey, Herley, Werley

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Where is the Jerley family from?

You can see how Jerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jerley families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Jerley families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerley's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jerley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Jerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jerley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jerley. For the veterans among your Jerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1994, in the United States, Jerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jerley in 1956 was 57, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerley 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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