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Jerup Family History

Jerup 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: Jerue, Jerez, Jesus, Bearup, Borup, Lerum, Jerry, Terp, Jereb, Jessup

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Where is the Jerup family from?

You can see how Jerup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerup family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerup's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jerup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jerup ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jerup ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Jerup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerup 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jerup. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jerup. For the veterans among your Jerup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerup lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Jerup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jerup in 1984 was 81, and 87 in 2002.

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