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Jaiser Family History

Jaiser 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: Kaiser, Zaiser, Gaiser, Naiser, Raiser, Maser, Manser, Jagger, Peiser

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Where is the Jaiser family from?

You can see how Jaiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Jaiser families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Jaiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jaiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaiser 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 Jaiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmers Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaiser. 72% of Jaiser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jaiser women worked as a Farmers Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Receiving Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmers Wife
    100%

What Jaiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Jaiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaiser 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Jaiser. 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 97 military records available for the last name Jaiser. For the veterans among your Jaiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaiser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Jaiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jaiser in 1968 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaiser 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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