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Jar Family History

Jar 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: Mar, Bar, Dar, Jan, Jahr, Car, Jay, Kjar, Kar, Zar

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Where is the Jar family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jar. 100% of Jar 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jar 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Jar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jar. For the veterans among your Jar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Jar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jar in 1970 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jar 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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