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Jarrold Family History

Jarrold Surname Meaning

see Gerald.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jarrold family from?

You can see how Jarrold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarrold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarrold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 119 Jarrold families living in Suffolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Jarrold's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Jarrold families in 1891.
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What did your Jarrold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jarrold. 16% of Jarrold men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Jarrold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarrold were Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • Horseman On Farm
    12%
  • Iron Moulder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jarrold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarrold 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Jarrold. 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 536 military records available for the last name Jarrold. For the veterans among your Jarrold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarrold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jarrold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jarrold in 1965 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarrold 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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