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Jablonka Family History

Jablonka 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: Jablon, Jablonski, Jablonsky, Zielonka, Maslanka, Zablocki, Janka

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Where is the Jablonka family from?

You can see how Jablonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jablonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jablonka families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jablonka's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jablonka families in 1920.
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What did your Jablonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jablonka. 50% of Jablonka men worked as a Knitter and 100% of Jablonka women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Knitter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Jablonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Jablonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jablonka 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Jablonka. 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 360 military records available for the last name Jablonka. For the veterans among your Jablonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jablonka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Jablonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jablonka in 1957 was 43, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jablonka 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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