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Jada Family History

Jada 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: Sada, Rada, Lada, Wada, Hada, Dada, Tada, Jama, Jara, Cada

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Where is the Jada family from?

You can see how Jada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jada family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jada families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Jada families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jada's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jada ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Jada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jada 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Jada. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jada. For the veterans among your Jada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jada lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Jada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jada in 1952 was 45, and 78 in 1999.

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