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Jirik Family History

Jirik Surname Meaning

Czech (Jiřík): from a pet form of Jiři an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George). Compare Irsik.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jirik family from?

You can see how Jirik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jirik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Jirik families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jirik's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jirik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jirik 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 Jirik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jirik. 27% of Jirik men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Jirik women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jirik were Proprietor and Entertainer.

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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
    27%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Entertainer
    23%

What Jirik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jirik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirik 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Jirik. 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 281 military records available for the last name Jirik. For the veterans among your Jirik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jirik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jirik in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirik 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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