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Joars Family History

Joars 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: Joers, Jonas, Mars, Ours, Coard, Hoar, Jones, Sears, Jaros, Baars

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You can see how Joars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joars families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Joars families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Joars's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Joars families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Joars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joars 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Joars. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Joars. For the veterans among your Joars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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