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Jerue Family History

Jerue Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Giroux.

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


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Where is the Jerue family from?

You can see how Jerue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerue family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jerue families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerue's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jerue families in 1891.
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What did your Jerue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerue. 34% of Jerue men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jerue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerue 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Jerue. 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 352 military records available for the last name Jerue. For the veterans among your Jerue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerue lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jerue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jerue in 1955 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerue 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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