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Jozwiak Family History

Jozwiak Surname Meaning

Polish (Józwiak): patronymic from the personal name Józwa a pet form of Józef (see Joseph).

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


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Where is the Jozwiak family from?

You can see how Jozwiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jozwiak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jozwiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Jozwiak families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jozwiak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jozwiak families in 1880.
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What did your Jozwiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jozwiak. 35% of Jozwiak men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Jozwiak women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jozwiak were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Maid
    8%

What Jozwiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jozwiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jozwiak 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Jozwiak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jozwiak. For the veterans among your Jozwiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jozwiak lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Jozwiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jozwiak in 1949 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jozwiak 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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