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Jaus Family History

Jaus 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: Maus, Gaus, Paus, Jabs, Kaus, Haus, Naus, Daus, Baus, Jans

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Where is the Jaus family from?

You can see how Jaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Jaus families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaus's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Jaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaus 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 Jaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaus. 43% of Jaus men worked as a Farmming and 43% of Jaus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaus were Janitor and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmming
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Janitor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Heel Coverer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaus 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Jaus. 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 548 military records available for the last name Jaus. For the veterans among your Jaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaus lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Jaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jaus in 1946 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaus 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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