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Jarais Family History

Jarais 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: Jarvis, Karas, Paris, Harris, Maras, Rais, Martis, Baris, Paradis

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Where is the Jarais family from?

You can see how Jarais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Jarais families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarais's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jarais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarais 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 85 census records available for the last name Jarais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarais 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jarais. 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 military records available for the last name Jarais. For the veterans among your Jarais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarais lifespan?

Average Jarais life expectancy in 1998 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarais 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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