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Jahrig Family History

Jahrig 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: Rahrig, Bahri, Jahr, Rehrig, Harig, Carrig, Ihrig, Gehrig, Rohrig

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Where is the Jahrig family from?

You can see how Jahrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahrig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jahrig family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jahrig's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Jahrig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahrig 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 Jahrig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Jahrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahrig 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jahrig. 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 102 military records available for the last name Jahrig. For the veterans among your Jahrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahrig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jahrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jahrig in 1967 was 88, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahrig 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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