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Jaafar Family History

Jaafar Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Jafar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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What did your Jaafar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaafar. 100% of Jaafar women worked as a Waitress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Jaafar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaafar 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Jaafar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jaafar. For the veterans among your Jaafar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaafar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Jaafar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jaafar in 1988 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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