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Jarson Family History

Jarson 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: Parson, Jason, Marson, Sarson, Janson, Garson, Larson, Karson, Farson

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Where is the Jarson family from?

You can see how Jarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jarson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Jarson families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jarson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarson 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 Jarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarson. 19% of Jarson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jarson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarson were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Jarson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Jarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarson 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Jarson. 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 142 military records available for the last name Jarson. For the veterans among your Jarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Jarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jarson in 1969 was 55, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarson 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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