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Jezer Family History

Jezer 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: Jezek, Jeter, Kezer, Beer, Peter, Jenner, Lever, Meyer, Reder, Beger

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Where is the Jezer family from?

You can see how Jezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jezer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jezer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jezer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jezer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jezer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jezer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Jezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jezer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jezer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jezer. For the veterans among your Jezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jezer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Jezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jezer in 1974 was 64, and 86 in 1996.

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