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Jarold Family History

Jarold 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: Harold, Marold, Parola, Arnold, Jarosz, Herold, Jaros, Marolt, Karoly

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Where is the Jarold family from?

You can see how Jarold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Jarold families living in Essex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jarold's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jarold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarold 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 255 census records available for the last name Jarold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarold 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jarold. 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 Jarold. For the veterans among your Jarold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jarold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jarold in 1964 was 64, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarold 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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