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Jari Family History

Jari 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: Mari, Sari, Kari, Hari, Jarvi, Bari, Vari, Pari, Jara, Jani

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Where is the Jari family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jari. 67% of Jari men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Trucker
    34%

What Jari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Jari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jari 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Jari. 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 36 military records available for the last name Jari. For the veterans among your Jari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jari lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jari in 1965 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jari

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jari 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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