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Jarras Family History

Jarras 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: Arras, Carras, Darras, Barras, Karras, Parras, Karas, Harris, Maras

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Where is the Jarras family from?

You can see how Jarras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarras family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jarras families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jarras families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jarras's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jarras families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Jarras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarras 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jarras. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jarras. For the veterans among your Jarras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarras lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Jarras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jarras in 1977 was 82, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarras 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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