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Jawork Family History

Jawork 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: Javor, Work, Jaworski, Mark, Jacob, York, Hawk, Major, Jason, Arora

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Where is the Jawork family from?

You can see how Jawork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawork family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jawork family living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jawork's in USA. New Jersey and 3 other states had the highest population of Jawork families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jawork 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 27 census records available for the last name Jawork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawork 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jawork. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jawork. For the veterans among your Jawork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawork lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Jawork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jawork in 1973 was 60, and 60 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawork 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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