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Jauss Family History

Jauss 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: Fauss, Jass, Hauss, Mauss, Nauss, Gauss, James, Bass, Wass, Buss

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Where is the Jauss family from?

You can see how Jauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jauss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jauss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jauss families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jauss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jauss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jauss 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 Jauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jauss. 28% of Jauss men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jauss women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jauss were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • New Dealer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Jauss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jauss 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Jauss. 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 341 military records available for the last name Jauss. For the veterans among your Jauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jauss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jauss in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jauss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jauss 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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