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Jarber Family History

Jarber 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: Barber, Garber, Arber, Jarmer, Jaber, Karber, Farber, Yarber, Sarber

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Where is the Jarber family from?

You can see how Jarber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Jarber families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jarber's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jarber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarber 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 Jarber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarber. 50% of Jarber men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jarber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarber were Farming and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Jarber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Jarber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarber 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jarber. 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 89 military records available for the last name Jarber. For the veterans among your Jarber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jarber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jarber in 1966 was 81, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarber 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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