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Jaren Family History

Jaren 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: Haren, Maren, Waren, Karen, Garen, Jares, Jared, Baron, Hare, Hagen

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Where is the Jaren family from?

You can see how Jaren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jaren families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jaren's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jaren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jaren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaren. 50% of Jaren men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Jaren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaren 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Jaren. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jaren. For the veterans among your Jaren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Jaren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jaren in 1959 was 67, and 76 in 2001.

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