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Jae Family History

Jae Surname 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: Pae, Jan, Jay, Mae, Jane, Jue, Jax, Joe, Jee, Jake

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Where is the Jae family from?

You can see how Jae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jae families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jae's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jae. 35% of Jae men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Jae women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jae were Farming and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Jae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jae 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Jae. 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 168 military records available for the last name Jae. For the veterans among your Jae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jae lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jae in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jae ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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