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Jirava Family History

Jirava 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: Hirata, Jirak, Jirsa, Siravo, Jiang, Rana, Rada, Grave, Mira, Arata

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Where is the Jirava family from?

You can see how Jirava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirava family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jirava families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jirava family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jirava's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jirava families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jirava 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 Jirava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jirava. 100% of Jirava men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Jirava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Jirava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirava 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 Jirava. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jirava. For the veterans among your Jirava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirava lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Jirava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jirava in 1973 was 92, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jirava

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirava 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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