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Jarren Family History

Jarren 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: Farren, Warren, Karren, Garren, Barren, Harren, Marren, Jarred, Barre

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Where is the Jarren family from?

You can see how Jarren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Jarren families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Jarren families living in Georgia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jarren's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Jarren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarren ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jarren ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Jarren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarren 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Jarren. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jarren. For the veterans among your Jarren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Jarren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jarren in 1959 was 58, and 62 in 2003.

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