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Jahier Family History

Jahier 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: Javier, Jahner, Lanier, Jagger, Jaeger, Zahler, Dahler, Napier

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Where is the Jahier family from?

You can see how Jahier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jahier family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jahier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahier 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 Jahier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jahier. 100% of Jahier men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Jahier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahier 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Jahier. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jahier. For the veterans among your Jahier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Jahier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jahier in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahier 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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