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Jerrell Family History

Jerrell Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Jerrell family from?

You can see how Jerrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Jerrell families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jerrell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jerrell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerrell 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 Jerrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerrell. 25% of Jerrell men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Jerrell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerrell were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jerrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrell 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Jerrell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jerrell. For the veterans among your Jerrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jerrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jerrell in 1951 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrell 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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