This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jaminski family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jaminski Family History

Jaminski Surname 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: Kaminski, Jasinski, Babinski, Kalinski, Malinski, Lapinski, Galinski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jaminski family from?

You can see how Jaminski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaminski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jaminski family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jaminski's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Jaminski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaminski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaminski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaminski. 60% of Jaminski women worked as a Servant.

View Census Data for Jaminski | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Jaminski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Jaminski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaminski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Jaminski

Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Jaminski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Jaminski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Jaminski. For the veterans among your Jaminski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jaminski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jaminski family history

Discover More

What is the average Jaminski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Jaminski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jaminski in 1968 was 66, and 95 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaminski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jaminski family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial