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Jarbou Family History

Jarbou 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: Jarboe, Carbo, Barbo, Harbour, Jaros, Arbour, Garbo, Tarbox, Carbon

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Where is the Jarbou family from?

You can see how Jarbou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarbou family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Jarbou families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Jarbou family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarbou's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Jarbou families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarbou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Jarbou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarbou 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jarbou. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jarbou. For the veterans among your Jarbou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarbou lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Jarbou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jarbou in 1987 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarbou 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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