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Jark Family History

Jark 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: Mark, Jack, Park, Bark, Lark, Hark, Kark, Dark, Wark, Jank

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Where is the Jark family from?

You can see how Jark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jark family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jark families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 2 Jark families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jark's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jark families in 1880.
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What did your Jark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jark. 36% of Jark men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Jark women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jark were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Stenographer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Jark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jark 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Jark. 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 189 military records available for the last name Jark. For the veterans among your Jark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jark lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jark in 1958 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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