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Jares Name Meaning

Czech (Jareš): from a short form of a personal name formed with the Slavic element jar ‘lush rank’ also ‘strong’ for example Jaromír.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jaros, Bares, Jared, Janes, Jakes, Wares, Mares, Fares, Kares, Mars

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Where is the Jares family from?

You can see how Jares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jares family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Jares families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Jares's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jares families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jares surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jares ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jares. 100% of Jares women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jares 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Jares. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 448 military records available for the last name Jares. For the veterans among your Jares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jares lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jares in 1958 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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