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Jarbo Family History

Jarbo Surname Meaning

Variant of Jarboe a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Jarbo family from?

You can see how Jarbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarbo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jarbo families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jarbo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jarbo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarbo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarbo. 50% of Jarbo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jarbo women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Single Weaver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jarbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarbo 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Jarbo. 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 97 military records available for the last name Jarbo. For the veterans among your Jarbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarbo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jarbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jarbo in 1951 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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