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Jarred Family History

Jarred Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Garrett .

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


Similar surnames: Jared, Garrod, Jarrett, Jarrard, Garret, Barret, Jarry, Carrel, Marre

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Where is the Jarred family from?

You can see how Jarred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Jarred families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jarred's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jarred families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarred. 29% of Jarred men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jarred women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarred were Manager and Housework. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jarred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarred 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Jarred. 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 848 military records available for the last name Jarred. For the veterans among your Jarred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarred lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jarred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jarred in 1955 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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