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Jarow Family History

Jarow 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: Jaros, Karow, Jagow, Janow, Carow, Baron, Jacob, Barrow, Jason, Aro

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Where is the Jarow family from?

You can see how Jarow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jarow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Jarow families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarow's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jarow families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarow 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 Jarow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Jarow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Jarow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarow 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jarow. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jarow. For the veterans among your Jarow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jarow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jarow in 1962 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarow 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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