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Jaffar Family History

Jaffar Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan): variant of Jafar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Jaffar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jaffar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jaffar family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jaffar's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Jaffar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Jaffar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffar 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Jaffar. 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 107 military records available for the last name Jaffar. For the veterans among your Jaffar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Jaffar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jaffar in 1968 was 79, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffar 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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