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Jarrels Family History

Jarrels 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: Garrels, Jarrell, Jarrells, Karrels, Carrel, Barrell, Jarvela

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Where is the Jarrels family from?

You can see how Jarrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarrels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarrels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jarrels families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jarrels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jarrels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarrels 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 Jarrels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarrels. 40% of Jarrels men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Jarrels women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarrels were Laborer and Cook.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Cook
    25%

What Jarrels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Jarrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarrels 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jarrels. 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 87 military records available for the last name Jarrels. For the veterans among your Jarrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarrels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jarrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jarrels in 1962 was 91, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarrels 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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