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Jires Family History

Jires 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: Sires, Jines, Mires, Vires, Bires, Hires, Pires, Jares, Jiles, Wires

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Where is the Jires family from?

You can see how Jires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jires family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jires families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jires family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jires's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jires families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jires 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 55 census records available for the last name Jires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jires 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jires. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jires. For the veterans among your Jires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jires lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Jires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jires in 1971 was 90, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jires 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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