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Jaris Family History

Jaris 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: Paris, Baris, Jarvis, Maris, Jaros, Laris, Caris, Garis, Juris, Aris

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Where is the Jaris family from?

You can see how Jaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Jaris families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Jaris's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jaris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaris 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 Jaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaris. 39% of Jaris men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Jaris women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaris were Farm Operator and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Domestic
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Jaris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Jaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaris 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 Jaris. 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 66 military records available for the last name Jaris. For the veterans among your Jaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jaris in 1966 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaris 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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