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Jafas Family History

Jafas 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: Janas, Jonas, James, Karas, Vadas, Maras, Faas, Damas, Haas, Safar

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Where is the Jafas family from?

You can see how Jafas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jafas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jafas families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jafas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jafas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Jafas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jafas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jafas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jafas. For the veterans among your Jafas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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