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Jersey Family History

Jersey Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from the isle of Jersey in the Channel Islands. This surname is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Jersey family from?

You can see how Jersey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jersey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jersey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Jersey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jersey's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Jersey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jersey 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 Jersey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jersey. 100% of Jersey men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jersey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Jersey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jersey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jersey. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Jersey. For the veterans among your Jersey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jersey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jersey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jersey in 1950 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jersey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jersey 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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