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Jarquis Family History

Jarquis 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: Marquis, Jarquin, Marques, Jacques, Jarvis, Jaques, Jacquin, Marquiss

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Where is the Jarquis family from?

You can see how Jarquis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarquis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jarquis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 90% of all the recorded Jarquis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jarquis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Jarquis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarquis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jarquis. 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 Jarquis. For the veterans among your Jarquis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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