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Jirus Family History

Jirus 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: Cyrus, Brus, Prus, Rus, Jesus, Mikus, Jaros, Sires, Wirkus, Titus

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Where is the Jirus family from?

You can see how Jirus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jirus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jirus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jirus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jirus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jirus 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 96 census records available for the last name Jirus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jirus. 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 40 military records available for the last name Jirus. For the veterans among your Jirus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Jirus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jirus in 1968 was 79, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirus 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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