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Jarzabek Family History

Jarzabek Surname Meaning

Polish (Jarząbek): from the word jarząbek ‘hazel grouse Tetrastes bonasia’ or the diminutive of jarząb ‘sorbus rowan’.

Compare Czech Jeřábek (see Jerabek).

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


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Where is the Jarzabek family from?

You can see how Jarzabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarzabek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jarzabek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jarzabek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jarzabek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarzabek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarzabek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarzabek. 34% of Jarzabek men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Jarzabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarzabek 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Jarzabek. 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 161 military records available for the last name Jarzabek. For the veterans among your Jarzabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarzabek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Jarzabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jarzabek in 1953 was 32, and 77 in 2003.

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