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Jahs Family History

Jahs 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: Jahr, Jabs, Jahn, Jans, Fahs, Jass, Jahns, Hahs, Sahs, John

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Where is the Jahs family from?

You can see how Jahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jahs family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jahs's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jahs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahs 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 Jahs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jahs. 100% of Jahs women worked as a Weaver.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Jahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahs 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jahs. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jahs. For the veterans among your Jahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahs lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Jahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jahs in 1985 was 40, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahs 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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