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Jalewsky Family History

Jalewsky 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: Zalewski, Galewski, Malewski, Zalesky, Salesky, Janowsky, Malesky

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Where is the Jalewsky family from?

You can see how Jalewsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalewsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jalewsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jalewsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jalewsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Jalewsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalewsky 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jalewsky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jalewsky. For the veterans among your Jalewsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalewsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Jalewsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jalewsky in 1966 was 73, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalewsky 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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