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Jarus Family History

Jarus 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: Jaros, Janus, Jares, James, Mars, Karas, Paris, Maras, Baros, Caruso

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Where is the Jarus family from?

You can see how Jarus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jarus families living in Middlesex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jarus's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Jarus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarus 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 Jarus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarus. 78% of Jarus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jarus women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarus were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Jarus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jarus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarus 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Jarus. 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 135 military records available for the last name Jarus. For the veterans among your Jarus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jarus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jarus in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarus 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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