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Jawelak Family History

Jawelak 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: Pawelek, Gawlak, Pawlak, Jewell, Varela, Jokela, Favela, Maslak

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Where is the Jawelak family from?

You can see how Jawelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawelak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jawelak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jawelak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jawelak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jawelak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jawelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawelak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jawelak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jawelak. For the veterans among your Jawelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawelak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Jawelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jawelak in 1974 was 42, and 80 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawelak 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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