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Jarrad Family History

Jarrad Surname Meaning

see Garrett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jarrad family from?

You can see how Jarrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarrad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarrad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Jarrad families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jarrad's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jarrad families in 1911.
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What did your Jarrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jarrad. 67% of Jarrad men worked as a Builders Labourer and 95% of Jarrad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarrad were Gardener Heavy Work and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    67%
  • Gardener Heavy Work
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Jarrad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jarrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarrad 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Jarrad. 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 291 military records available for the last name Jarrad. For the veterans among your Jarrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarrad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jarrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jarrad in 1966 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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