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Jarzyna Family History

Jarzyna 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: Jarzynka, Barna, Araya, Farina, Garzone, Tarzia, Garzon, Arana

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Where is the Jarzyna family from?

You can see how Jarzyna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarzyna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Jarzyna families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Jarzyna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jarzyna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarzyna 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 Jarzyna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Part Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarzyna. 43% of Jarzyna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jarzyna women worked as a Part Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Attendant
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Part Maker
    100%

What Jarzyna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Jarzyna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarzyna 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Jarzyna. 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 78 military records available for the last name Jarzyna. For the veterans among your Jarzyna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarzyna lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jarzyna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jarzyna in 1955 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarzyna 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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