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Jeronimo Family History

Jeronimo Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from the personal name Jeronimo from Greek Hierōnymos (see Hieronymus).

Americanized form of Spanish Gerónimo or Italian Geronimo equivalents of.

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


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Where is the Jeronimo family from?

You can see how Jeronimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeronimo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jeronimo families living in California. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jeronimo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Jeronimo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeronimo 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 Jeronimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, App Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeronimo. 100% of Jeronimo men worked as an App Carpenter and 50% of Jeronimo women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • App Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Jeronimo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeronimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeronimo 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Jeronimo. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jeronimo. For the veterans among your Jeronimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeronimo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jeronimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jeronimo in 1959 was 51, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeronimo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeronimo 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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