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Jeschawitz Family History

Jeschawitz 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: Schatz, Schwetz, Schantz, Schartz, Gershowitz, Schlitz, Geschwind

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Where is the Jeschawitz family from?

You can see how Jeschawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeschawitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jeschawitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeschawitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jeschawitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeschawitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Jeschawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeschawitz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jeschawitz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jeschawitz. For the veterans among your Jeschawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeschawitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jeschawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jeschawitz in 1968 was 59, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeschawitz 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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