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Jarrah Family History

Jarrah 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: Farrah, Darrah, Harrah, Arras, Sarah, Barra, Marra, Carras, Farrar

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Where is the Jarrah family from?

You can see how Jarrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarrah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jarrah family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarrah's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Jarrah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarrah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Jarrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarrah 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jarrah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jarrah. For the veterans among your Jarrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarrah lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Jarrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jarrah in 1990 was 49, and 72 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarrah 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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