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Jarf Family History

Jarf 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: Jara, Warf, Mark, Bard, Hare, Barr, Hard, Karp, Bara, Mars

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Where is the Jarf family from?

You can see how Jarf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jarf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jarf family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarf's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jarf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarf 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 91 census records available for the last name Jarf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarf 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Jarf. 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 85 military records available for the last name Jarf. For the veterans among your Jarf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Jarf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jarf in 1968 was 73, and 65 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarf 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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