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Jastrzab Family History

Jastrzab 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, Kasprzak, Baltazar, Kasza, Castro, Basara, Eastham, Castelan

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Where is the Jastrzab family from?

You can see how Jastrzab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jastrzab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jastrzab families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jastrzab's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jastrzab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jastrzab 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 Jastrzab ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Canner
    100%

What Jastrzab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Jastrzab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jastrzab 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Jastrzab. 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 Jastrzab. For the veterans among your Jastrzab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jastrzab lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jastrzab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jastrzab in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jastrzab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jastrzab 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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