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Jertson Family History

Jertson 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: Person, Merson, Nerison, Merton, Bernson, Herson, Betson, Berntson

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Where is the Jertson family from?

You can see how Jertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jertson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jertson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Jertson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jertson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jertson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jertson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jertson. 43% of Jertson 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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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What Jertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Jertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jertson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jertson. 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 142 military records available for the last name Jertson. For the veterans among your Jertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jertson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Jertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jertson in 1962 was 64, and 51 in 2002.

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