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Jaras Family History

Jaras 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: Karas, Maras, Caras, Jaros, Taras, Juras, Jara, Varas, Janas, Paras

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Where is the Jaras family from?

You can see how Jaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jaras families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jaras's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaras 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 Jaras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaras. 20% of Jaras men worked as a General Farming and 67% of Jaras women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaras were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • General Farming
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Jaras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaras 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Jaras. 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 109 military records available for the last name Jaras. For the veterans among your Jaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaras lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jaras in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaras 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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