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Jastrab Family History

Jastrab 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: Lastra, Castro, Basara, Eastham, Mastro, Kastan, Jabara, Straw

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Where is the Jastrab family from?

You can see how Jastrab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jastrab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jastrab family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jastrab's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Jastrab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jastrab 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 Jastrab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jastrab. 50% of Jastrab men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jastrab women worked as a Packer.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Jastrab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Jastrab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jastrab 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jastrab. 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 57 military records available for the last name Jastrab. For the veterans among your Jastrab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jastrab lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jastrab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jastrab in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jastrab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jastrab 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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