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Jaz Family History

Jaz 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: Paz, Jan, Jay, Baz, Jez, Vaz, Janz, Raz, Jax, Kaz

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Where is the Jaz family from?

You can see how Jaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jaz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jaz. 100% of Jaz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jaz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Jaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Jaz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jaz. For the veterans among your Jaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaz lifespan?

Average Jaz life expectancy in 2001 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaz 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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