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Jaroe Family History

Jaroe 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: Jaros, Jarboe, Jayroe, Laroe, Jagoe, Baron, Barre, Hare, Marie, Jacob

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Where is the Jaroe family from?

You can see how Jaroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaroe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaroe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Jaroe families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaroe's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jaroe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaroe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Jaroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaroe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jaroe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jaroe. For the veterans among your Jaroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaroe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1973, in the United States, Jaroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jaroe in 1971 was 68, and 69 in 1973.

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