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Jazek Family History

Jazek 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: Jacek, Jezek, Jasek, Janek, James, Maze, Jack, Blazek, Hazel, Panek

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Where is the Jazek family from?

You can see how Jazek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jazek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jazek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jazek families living in Kansas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jazek's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Jazek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jazek 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 Jazek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jazek. 45% of Jazek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jazek women worked as a Milliner.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Packer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    100%

What Jazek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Jazek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jazek 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Jazek. 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 58 military records available for the last name Jazek. For the veterans among your Jazek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jazek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jazek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jazek in 1972 was 85, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jazek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jazek 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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