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Jahren Family History

Jahren 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: Farren, Haren, Warren, Dahlen, Jahr, Dahmen, Kahre, Maren, Waren

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Where is the Jahren family from?

You can see how Jahren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jahren family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahren's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jahren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahren 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 Jahren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jahren. 60% of Jahren men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Jahren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Jahren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahren 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Jahren. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jahren. For the veterans among your Jahren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jahren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jahren in 1967 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahren 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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