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Jait Family History

Jait 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: Fait, Jain, Tait, Pait, Hait, Wait, Ji, Hain, Bain, Jin

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Where is the Jait family from?

You can see how Jait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jait family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jait families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jait's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jait families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jait surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Jait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jait 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Jait. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jait. For the veterans among your Jait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jait lifespan?

Average Jait life expectancy in 1984 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jait 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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