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Jerkowski Family History

Jerkowski 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: Jurkowski, Perkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Jerkowski family from?

You can see how Jerkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerkowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jerkowski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jerkowski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jerkowski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Jerkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerkowski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jerkowski. 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 Jerkowski. For the veterans among your Jerkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerkowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Jerkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jerkowski in 1968 was 82, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerkowski 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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