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Jay Jr Family History

Jay Jr 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: Sayer, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Mayor, Jagger, Taylor, Bayer, Jaeger

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There are 9 census records available for the last name Jay Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jay Jr 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

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Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Jay Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jay Jr in 1976 was 61, and 68 in 2003.

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