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Jear Family History

Jear 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: Bear, Dear, Pear, Lear, Wear, Fear, Kear, Gear, Jean, Tear

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Where is the Jear family from?

You can see how Jear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jear families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jear 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 252 census records available for the last name Jear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jear 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Jear. 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 18 military records available for the last name Jear. For the veterans among your Jear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jear lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Jear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jear in 1975 was 72, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jear 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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