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Jadus Family History

Jadus 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: Janus, James, Vadas, Ades, Jesus, Cadmus, Maus, Matus, Ladas, Gaus

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Where is the Jadus family from?

You can see how Jadus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jadus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jadus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jadus families living in Louisiana. This was about 12% of all the recorded Jadus's in USA. Louisiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Jadus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jadus 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 Jadus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jadus. 50% of Jadus men worked as a Miner and 100% of Jadus women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Jadus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Jadus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jadus 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jadus. 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 69 military records available for the last name Jadus. For the veterans among your Jadus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jadus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jadus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jadus in 1964 was 53, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jadus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jadus 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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