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Jahrsdoerfer Family History

Jahrsdoerfer 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: Arndorfer, Alderfer, Beamesderfer, Schroepfer, Sanderfer, Harshberger

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Where is the Jahrsdoerfer family from?

You can see how Jahrsdoerfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahrsdoerfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahrsdoerfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jahrsdoerfer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahrsdoerfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jahrsdoerfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Jahrsdoerfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahrsdoerfer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jahrsdoerfer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jahrsdoerfer. For the veterans among your Jahrsdoerfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahrsdoerfer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jahrsdoerfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jahrsdoerfer in 1967 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

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