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Jarzembowski Family History

Jarzembowski Name 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: Orzechowski, Jakubowski, Karbowski, Korzeniowski, Dembowski

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Where is the Jarzembowski family from?

You can see how Jarzembowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarzembowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarzembowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Jarzembowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarzembowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jarzembowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarzembowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarzembowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarzembowski. 39% of Jarzembowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jarzembowski women worked as an Assembler. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Machinist
    31%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Undertaker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Jarzembowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarzembowski 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Jarzembowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 269 military records available for the last name Jarzembowski. For the veterans among your Jarzembowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarzembowski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jarzembowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jarzembowski in 1954 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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