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Jayse Family History

Jayse 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: Jayne, Mayse, Bayse, Hayse, Jaye, Halse, Hase, Masse, Rase, Joyce

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Where is the Jayse family from?

You can see how Jayse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jayse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jayse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jayse families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jayse's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jayse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jayse 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 98 census records available for the last name Jayse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jayse 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jayse. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jayse. For the veterans among your Jayse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jayse lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jayse 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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