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Jawski Family History

Jawski 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: Rawski, Laski, Rajski, Jaworski, Jasko, Janowski, Stawski, Kujawski

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Where is the Jawski family from?

You can see how Jawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jawski families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jawski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jawski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Jawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jawski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jawski. For the veterans among your Jawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawski lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Jawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jawski in 1991 was 80, and 56 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawski 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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