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Origins of the Jerome surname

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About the Jeromes

We have a total number of 6920 records for people with the last name Jerome.

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Where do most Jeromes live?

In 1921, most Jeromes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Jeromes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,540 records for the Jerome surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Jeromes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jerome first names?

  • Jerome K.
  • William
  • Mary
  • Polly

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Common jobs for Jeromes

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

Common Female occupations for Jeromes in 1921
Dressmaker

27

Servant

15

Living On Own Means

12

Dress Maker

11

General Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Jeromes in 1921
Carpenter

29

Agricultural Labourer

27

Lab

18

General Labourer

17

Tailor

16

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