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Jaher Family History

Jaher 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: Jahr, Jaber, Jager, Maher, Zaher, Jahner, Daher, Sayer, Cater, Baker

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Where is the Jaher family from?

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

What did your Jaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaher. 100% of Jaher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaher women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Jaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaher 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jaher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Jaher. For the veterans among your Jaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1970, in the United States, Jaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jaher in 1966 was 56, and 79 in 1970.

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