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Jasher Family History

Jasher 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: Washer, Asher, Lasher, Jasper, Dasher, Jaster, Hasher, Casher, Jasmer

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Where is the Jasher family from?

You can see how Jasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jasher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jasher families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Jasher families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jasher's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Jasher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Jasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jasher 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jasher. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jasher. For the veterans among your Jasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jasher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jasher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jasher

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