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Jirsa Family History

Jirsa Surname Meaning

Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Jiři an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George).

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


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Where is the Jirsa family from?

You can see how Jirsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jirsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Jirsa families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jirsa's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jirsa families in 1880.
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What did your Jirsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jirsa. 35% of Jirsa men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Jirsa women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jirsa were Farming and Typist.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Typist
    25%

What Jirsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jirsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirsa 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Jirsa. 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 542 military records available for the last name Jirsa. For the veterans among your Jirsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirsa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jirsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jirsa in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirsa 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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