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Jarland Family History

Jarland 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: Harland, Marland, Garland, Varland, Darland, Carland, Farland

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Where is the Jarland family from?

You can see how Jarland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Jarland families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jarland's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jarland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarland 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 Jarland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarland. 25% of Jarland men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jarland women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarland were Farming and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Jarland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Jarland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarland 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Jarland. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jarland. For the veterans among your Jarland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jarland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jarland in 1964 was 85, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarland 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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