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Jarwood Family History

Jarwood 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: Harwood, Yarwood, Garwood, Earwood, Arwood, Haywood, Hagwood, Horwood

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Where is the Jarwood family from?

You can see how Jarwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jarwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jarwood families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jarwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jarwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarwood 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 Jarwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jarwood. 75% of Jarwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Pottery Gilder
    25%

What Jarwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Jarwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarwood 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Jarwood. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jarwood. For the veterans among your Jarwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarwood lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Jarwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jarwood in 1983 was 83, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarwood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarwood 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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