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Jares Family History

Jares Surname Meaning

Czech (Jareš): from a short form of a personal name formed with the Slavic element jar ‘lush rank’ also ‘strong’ for example Jaromír.

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


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Where is the Jares family from?

You can see how Jares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jares family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Jares families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Jares's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jares families in 1911.
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What did your Jares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jares. 31% of Jares men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Jares women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jares were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jares 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Jares. 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 448 military records available for the last name Jares. For the veterans among your Jares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jares lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jares in 1958 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jares 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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