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Jarkow Family History

Jarkow 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: Markow, Barkow, Barrow, Barlow, Carrow, Markos, Harlow, Arrow, Harrow

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Where is the Jarkow family from?

You can see how Jarkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jarkow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarkow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jarkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jarkow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Jarkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Jarkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarkow 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Jarkow. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Jarkow. For the veterans among your Jarkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarkow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Jarkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jarkow in 1967 was 82, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarkow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarkow 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.

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