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Ja Family History

Ja 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: Ji, Ma, Ba, Ha, Na, Sa, Jo, Jan, Jia, Oja

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Where is the Ja family from?

You can see how Ja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ja family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ja families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 6 Ja families living in Angus. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ja's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ja families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ja ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ja. 85% of Ja women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Shop Assistant
    16%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Ja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ja 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33,000 military records available for the last name Ja. For the veterans among your Ja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ja lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ja in 1973 was 79, and 55 in 2002.

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