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Jezak Family History

Jezak Surname Meaning

Polish (Jeżak): patronymic from Jeż ‘hedgehog’ (see Jez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jezak family from?

You can see how Jezak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jezak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jezak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Jezak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jezak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jezak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jezak 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 Jezak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jezak. 55% of Jezak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jezak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jezak were Farmer and Presser.

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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
    55%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Presser
    40%

What Jezak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Jezak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jezak 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Jezak. 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 131 military records available for the last name Jezak. For the veterans among your Jezak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jezak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jezak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jezak in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jezak 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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