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Jasp Family History

Jasp 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: Asp, Japp, Rasp, Jaso, Jass, Jasa, Ras, Cap, Karp, Kamp

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Where is the Jasp family from?

You can see how Jasp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jasp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jasp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jasp families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jasp's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jasp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jasp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Jasp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jasp 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jasp. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jasp. For the veterans among your Jasp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jasp lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Jasp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jasp in 1983 was 78, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jasp 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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