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Jasner Family History

Jasner 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: Kasner, Basner, Rasner, Jasper, Jahner, Jaster, Casner, Gasner

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Where is the Jasner family from?

You can see how Jasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jasner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jasner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Jasner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jasner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jasner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jasner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jasner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Jasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jasner 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Jasner. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jasner. For the veterans among your Jasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jasner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Jasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jasner in 1971 was 57, and 96 in 2004.

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