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Jagielski Family History

Jagielski Surname Meaning

Polish:: derivative of the personal name Jagiełło (see Jagiello) or of the nickname Jagła (see Jagla).

In some cases, it is also a habitational name for someone from Jagiełła in Podkarpackie Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Jagielski family from?

You can see how Jagielski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagielski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jagielski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Jagielski families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jagielski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jagielski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jagielski 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 Jagielski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jagielski. 46% of Jagielski men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Jagielski women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jagielski were Farmer and Operator.

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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
    46%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    16%
  • Instructor
    11%
  • Janitress
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

What Jagielski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jagielski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagielski 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Jagielski. 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 789 military records available for the last name Jagielski. For the veterans among your Jagielski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagielski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jagielski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jagielski in 1958 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jagielski 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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