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Jastrzemski Family History

Jastrzemski 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: Jastrzebski, Kostrzewski, Laszewski, Zakrzewski, Janiszewski

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Where is the Jastrzemski family from?

You can see how Jastrzemski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jastrzemski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jastrzemski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jastrzemski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jastrzemski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jastrzemski 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 Jastrzemski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jastrzemski. 28% of Jastrzemski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jastrzemski women worked as a Machine 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Forger
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Jastrzemski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Jastrzemski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jastrzemski 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Jastrzemski. 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 345 military records available for the last name Jastrzemski. For the veterans among your Jastrzemski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jastrzemski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jastrzemski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jastrzemski in 1962 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jastrzemski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jastrzemski 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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