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Jarska Family History

Jarska 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: Jarka, Laska, Barsky, Sarka, Jacka, Maruska, Parsa, Gaska, Jasko

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Where is the Jarska family from?

You can see how Jarska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jarska family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jarska's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Jarska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarska 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 48 census records available for the last name Jarska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarska 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Jarska. 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 Jarska. For the veterans among your Jarska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarska lifespan?

Average Jarska life expectancy in 1990 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarska 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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