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Jerczak Family History

Jerczak 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: Jerzak, Jurczak, Barczak, Janczak, Jurczyk, Marczak, Jerez, Demchak

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Where is the Jerczak family from?

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

What Jerczak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Jerczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerczak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jerczak. 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 Jerczak. For the veterans among your Jerczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerczak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Jerczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jerczak in 1966 was 50, and 82 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerczak 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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