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Jaworek Family History

Jaworek 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: Jaworski, Bajorek, Tworek, Borek, Jacek, Javor, Work, Toporek

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Where is the Jaworek family from?

You can see how Jaworek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaworek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jaworek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jaworek family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaworek's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jaworek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaworek 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 Jaworek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Roofer
    34%

What Jaworek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Jaworek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaworek 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Jaworek. 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 186 military records available for the last name Jaworek. For the veterans among your Jaworek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaworek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jaworek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jaworek in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaworek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaworek 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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