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Je Family History

Je Name 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: Ji, He, Ge, Re, Ye, Jo, Oe, Jew, Ju, Jez

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Where is the Je family from?

You can see how Je families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Je family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Je families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Je family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Je's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Je families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Je surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Je ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Je. 100% of Je men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Je. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Je 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Je. 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 34,000 military records available for the last name Je. For the veterans among your Je ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Je lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Je life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Je in 1993 was 71, and 72 in 2000.

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