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Jirous Family History

Jirous 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: Jaros, Wirkus, Irons, Hirons, Biros, Rous, Sirois, Jiron, Kious

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Where is the Jirous family from?

You can see how Jirous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirous family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jirous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jirous families living in Oklahoma. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jirous's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Jirous families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jirous 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 91 census records available for the last name Jirous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirous 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jirous. 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 102 military records available for the last name Jirous. For the veterans among your Jirous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirous lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Jirous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jirous in 1949 was 46, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirous 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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