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Jerdee Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Gjerde .

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


Similar surnames: Jerde, Erdle, Ferree, Keadle, Jorde, Pardee, Jorden, Jessee, Hendee

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Where is the Jerdee family from?

You can see how Jerdee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerdee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jerdee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Jerdee families living in Wisconsin. This was about 95% of all the recorded Jerdee's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jerdee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerdee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jerdee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerdee. 36% of Jerdee men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jerdee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerdee were Salesman and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jerdee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerdee 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Jerdee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Jerdee. For the veterans among your Jerdee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerdee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jerdee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jerdee in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

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