Jear Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Jear Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Jear family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 5
Farmer 4
Joiner 3
Independant 2
Cotton Spinner Journeyman 1
Joiner Journeyman 1
Blacksmith 1
Boot And Shoe Apprentice 1
Carpenter 1
J De Officer 1
Joiner's Apprentice 1
Mariner 1
Painter 1
Publican 1
Shoe Maker 1
Weaver 1
Female Servant 1
Independent 1

Jear Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Geere 40% 1,499
2 Gier 25% 321
3 Jore 25% 161
4 Jear 100% 114

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The surname Jear is the 4th most popular variant of Geere.

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