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Jeric Family History

Jeric Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eric, Erie, Jurica, Jerez, Merin, Neri, Perich, Peri, Serio, Serie

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Where is the Jeric family from?

You can see how Jeric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeric family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jeric families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jeric families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jeric's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jeric families in 1920.
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What did your Jeric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeric. 72% of Jeric men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jeric women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeric were Policeman and Sewer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Policeman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Sewer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Jeric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeric 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Jeric. 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 114 military records available for the last name Jeric. For the veterans among your Jeric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeric lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jeric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jeric in 1965 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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