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Jarbeau Family History

Jarbeau 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: Barbeau, Jarreau, Rambeau, Lareau, Barreau, Garceau, Labeau, Garneau

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Where is the Jarbeau family from?

You can see how Jarbeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarbeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jarbeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Jarbeau families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Jarbeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jarbeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarbeau 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 Jarbeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarbeau. 100% of Jarbeau 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 Jarbeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jarbeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarbeau 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Jarbeau. 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 66 military records available for the last name Jarbeau. For the veterans among your Jarbeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarbeau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jarbeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jarbeau in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarbeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarbeau 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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