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Jaas Family History

Jaas 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: Faas, Haas, Naas, Laas, Kaas, Waas, Jabs, Baas, Aas, Jans

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Where is the Jaas family from?

You can see how Jaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jaas families living in Maine. This was about 90% of all the recorded Jaas's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Jaas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Jaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaas 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jaas. 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 95 military records available for the last name Jaas. For the veterans among your Jaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaas lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Jaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jaas in 1946 was 48, and 88 in 2003.

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