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Jaspers Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Jasper .

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


Similar surnames: Caspers, Jasper, Kappers, Alpers, Jaster, Jasperson, Jasmer, Zanders

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Where is the Jaspers family from?

You can see how Jaspers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaspers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaspers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jaspers families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jaspers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jaspers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaspers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaspers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaspers. 35% of Jaspers men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Jaspers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaspers were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    70%
  • Teacher
    30%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jaspers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaspers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jaspers. 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 545 military records available for the last name Jaspers. For the veterans among your Jaspers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaspers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jaspers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jaspers in 1960 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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