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Jarzab Family History

Jarzab 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: Marzan, Jara, Jerzak, Jarka, Garza, Jarman, Jakab, Lazar, Jacob, Bara

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Where is the Jarzab family from?

You can see how Jarzab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarzab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jarzab families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Jarzab's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jarzab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarzab 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 Jarzab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarzab. 100% of Jarzab women worked as a Janitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    100%

What Jarzab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Jarzab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarzab 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Jarzab. 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 84 military records available for the last name Jarzab. For the veterans among your Jarzab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarzab lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jarzab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jarzab in 1962 was 68, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarzab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarzab 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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