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Jayroe Family History

Jayroe Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Giroux or Giraud or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Jayroe family from?

You can see how Jayroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jayroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jayroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jayroe family living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jayroe's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jayroe families in 1891.
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What did your Jayroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jayroe. 41% of Jayroe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jayroe women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jayroe were Day Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Day Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jayroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jayroe 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jayroe. 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 362 military records available for the last name Jayroe. For the veterans among your Jayroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jayroe lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Jayroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1942. The average life expectancy for Jayroe in 1942 was 100, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jayroe 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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