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Jarred Family History

Jarred Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Garrett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jarred family from?

You can see how Jarred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Jarred families living in Norfolk. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jarred's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jarred families in 1891.
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What did your Jarred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jarred. 50% of Jarred men worked as a Shepherd and 88% of Jarred women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarred were Farm Foreman and Pensioner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shepherd
    50%
  • Farm Foreman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Pensioner
    7%

What Jarred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jarred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarred 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Jarred. 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 848 military records available for the last name Jarred. For the veterans among your Jarred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarred lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jarred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jarred in 1955 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarred 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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