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Jiras Family History

Jiras 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: Juras, Jirak, Jonas, Ras, Karas, Arras, Maras, Mira, Vilas, Minas

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Where is the Jiras family from?

You can see how Jiras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jiras families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jiras's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jiras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiras 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 Jiras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jiras. 50% of Jiras men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Jiras women worked as a 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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Jiras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Jiras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiras 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jiras. 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 17 military records available for the last name Jiras. For the veterans among your Jiras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiras lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Jiras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jiras in 1973 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiras 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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