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Origins of the Jeer surname

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About the Jeers

We have a total number of 65 records for people with the last name Jeer.

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Where do most Jeers live?

In 1921, most Jeers lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Jeers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 59 records for the Jeer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Jeers most likely to marry?

Whistlers

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Mc Jeers

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What are the most common Jeer first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Sunita

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Common jobs for Jeers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jeers in 1921
Attendant At The Bath

1

Butchers Wife

1

Domestic Servant

1

Dressmaker

1

House Keeper

1

Common Male occupations for Jeers in 1921
Able Seaman

1

Apprentice

1

Attendant At The Bath

1

Bricklayer

1

Butcher Master

1

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