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Jarskey Family History

Jarskey 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: Parsley, Barsky, Larkey, Marske, Askey, Markey, Kaskey, Taskey

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Where is the Jarskey family from?

You can see how Jarskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jarskey family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarskey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jarskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarskey 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 21 census records available for the last name Jarskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarskey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jarskey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jarskey. For the veterans among your Jarskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarskey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Jarskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jarskey in 1975 was 78, and 74 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarskey 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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