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Jeare Family History

Jeare 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: Jeane, Teare, Weare, Beare, Peare, Heare, Bear, Hearn, Hare, Clare

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Where is the Jeare family from?

You can see how Jeare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeare family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jeare family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeare's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Jeare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Jeare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeare 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jeare. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jeare. For the veterans among your Jeare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeare lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeare 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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