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Jailer Family History

Jailer 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: Bailer, Mailer, Sailer, Kaiser, Bailey, Waller, Galler, Kapler

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Where is the Jailer family from?

You can see how Jailer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jailer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jailer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jailer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jailer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jailer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jailer 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 228 census records available for the last name Jailer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jailer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Jailer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jailer. For the veterans among your Jailer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jailer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Jailer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jailer in 1965 was 75, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jailer 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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