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Jias Family History

Jias 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: Jiao, Sias, Dias, Jia, Jian, Bias, Lias, Ji, Jonas, Jiang

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Where is the Jias family from?

You can see how Jias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Jias families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Jias family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jias's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Jias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jias ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Jias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jias 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jias. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jias. For the veterans among your Jias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jias lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Jias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jias in 1976 was 65, and 79 in 2001.

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