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Jawetz Family History

Jawetz 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: Jewett, Raetz, Habetz, Jantz, Janet, Paetz, Wetz, Baetz, Swetz, Gaetz

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Where is the Jawetz family from?

You can see how Jawetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jawetz family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Jawetz's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Jawetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jawetz 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 66 census records available for the last name Jawetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawetz 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Jawetz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jawetz. For the veterans among your Jawetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawetz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Jawetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jawetz in 1958 was 56, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawetz 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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