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Jaross Family History

Jaross 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: Jarosz, Jaros, Jarosh, Ross, Cross, Gross, Baros, Larose, Aros, Bross

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Where is the Jaross family from?

You can see how Jaross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaross family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jaross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Jaross families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaross's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jaross families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaross 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 Jaross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaross. 100% of Jaross women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Jaross family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Jaross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaross 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Jaross. 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 183 military records available for the last name Jaross. For the veterans among your Jaross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaross lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jaross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jaross in 1971 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaross 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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