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Jaurez Family History

Jaurez Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Juárez (see Juarez) or perhaps a patronymic from Jaure.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jaurez family from?

You can see how Jaurez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaurez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaurez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jaurez family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaurez's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jaurez families in 1911.
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What did your Jaurez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaurez. 55% of Jaurez men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jaurez women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaurez were Labor and Canner.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Canner
    34%

What Jaurez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Jaurez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaurez 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Jaurez. 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 186 military records available for the last name Jaurez. For the veterans among your Jaurez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaurez lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Jaurez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jaurez in 1976 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

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