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Jerzak Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Jerzy an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George ).

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


Similar surnames: Jirak, Jurczak, Jirik, Raak, Jerman, Jerge, German, Perman, Benak

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Where is the Jerzak family from?

You can see how Jerzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Jerzak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Jerzak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jerzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jerzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerzak. 49% of Jerzak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jerzak women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerzak were Labor and Housework. .

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Private
    5%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Factory Girl
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Jerzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerzak 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Jerzak. 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 178 military records available for the last name Jerzak. For the veterans among your Jerzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerzak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jerzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jerzak in 1963 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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