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Jernee Family History

Jernee 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: Jerdee, Berner, Jenner, Cerney, Jerome, Kerner, Lerner, Cerne, Jerez

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Where is the Jernee family from?

You can see how Jernee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jernee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Jernee families living in New Jersey. This was about 97% of all the recorded Jernee's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jernee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jernee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jernee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Jernee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernee 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jernee. 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 176 military records available for the last name Jernee. For the veterans among your Jernee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernee lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Jernee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jernee in 1960 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

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