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Jearas Family History

Jearas 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: Karas, Maras, Caras, Sears, Jaros, Taras, Mearns, Petras, Kearns

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Where is the Jearas family from?

You can see how Jearas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jearas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jearas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Jearas family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jearas's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jearas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Jearas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jearas 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jearas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jearas. For the veterans among your Jearas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jearas lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Jearas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jearas in 1991 was 80, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jearas 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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