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Jarab Family History

Jarab 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: Jara, Jakab, Jacob, Bara, Barak, Karas, Maras, Vara, Sarah, Harb

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Where is the Jarab family from?

You can see how Jarab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jarab families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jarab's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Jarab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarab 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 Jarab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarab. 100% of Jarab men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jarab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Jarab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarab 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Jarab. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jarab. For the veterans among your Jarab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarab lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Jarab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jarab in 1969 was 68, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarab 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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