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Jafs Family History

Jafs 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: Jabs, Jans, Jass, Ras, James, Bass, Mars, Wass, Faas, Sas

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Where is the Jafs family from?

You can see how Jafs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jafs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jafs families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jafs's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jafs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jafs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jafs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jafs. 100% of Jafs men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Jafs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jafs 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Jafs. 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 Jafs. For the veterans among your Jafs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jafs lifespan?

Average Jafs life expectancy in 1968 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jafs 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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