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Jahreis Family History

Jahreis 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: Jahraus, Jarvis, Gareis, Ahrens, Bareis, Jares, Reis, James, Paris

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Where is the Jahreis family from?

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

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

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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

  • Brew Master
    100%

What Jahreis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Jahreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahreis 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Jahreis. 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 694 military records available for the last name Jahreis. For the veterans among your Jahreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahreis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Jahreis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jahreis in 1952 was 66, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahreis 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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