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Jariak Family History

Jariak 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: Janiak, Barak, Maria, Arick, Carias, Faria, Marak, Farias, Varian

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Where is the Jariak family from?

You can see how Jariak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jariak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jariak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jariak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jariak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jariak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jariak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Folder Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jariak. 100% of Jariak women worked as a Folder Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Jariak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jariak 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jariak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jariak. For the veterans among your Jariak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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