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Jared Family History

Jared Surname Meaning

English: variant of Garrett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jared family from?

You can see how Jared families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jared family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jared families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Jared families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jared's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jared families in 1911.
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What did your Jared ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jared. 34% of Jared men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Jared women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jared were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jared. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jared 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Jared. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jared. For the veterans among your Jared ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jared lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jared life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jared in 1959 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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