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Jaruis Family History

Jaruis 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: Jarvis, Marquis, Paris, Harris, Martis, Baris, Artis, Jarvi, Maris

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Where is the Jaruis family from?

You can see how Jaruis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaruis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaruis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Jaruis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Jaruis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jaruis families in 1880.
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What did your Jaruis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaruis. 28% of Jaruis men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Jaruis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaruis were Carpenter and Frame Spinner. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Frame Spinner
    11%
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Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Jaruis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaruis 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Jaruis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jaruis. For the veterans among your Jaruis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaruis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Jaruis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jaruis in 1971 was 38, and 100 in 1997.

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