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Jarig Family History

Jarig 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: Harig, Marie, Marin, Paris, Mari, Sari, Tarin, Kari, Baris, Hari

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Where is the Jarig family from?

You can see how Jarig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarig family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jarig family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarig's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Jarig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarig 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 12 census records available for the last name Jarig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarig 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jarig. 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 military records available for the last name Jarig. For the veterans among your Jarig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarig

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