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Jaroch Family History

Jaroch Name Meaning

Polish and Czech: from a short form of a personal name based on the Old Slavic element jar with the adjectival meaning ‘lush rank’ also ‘strong’ for example Polish Jarosław.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yaroch, Jarosh, Jarosch, Jaros, Jaracz, Jach, Yarosh, Jauch, Jarosz

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Where is the Jaroch family from?

You can see how Jaroch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaroch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaroch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Jaroch families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaroch's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Jaroch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaroch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaroch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaroch. 34% of Jaroch men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jaroch women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaroch were Butcher Helper and Packer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Butcher
    24%
  • Elevator Operator
    15%
  • Butcher Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Jaroch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaroch 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Jaroch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 263 military records available for the last name Jaroch. For the veterans among your Jaroch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaroch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jaroch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jaroch in 1962 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

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