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Jasiak Family History

Jasiak 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: Janiak, Maslak, Fasick, Pasciak, Wasik, Lesiak, Masias, Waszak, Janak

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Where is the Jasiak family from?

You can see how Jasiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jasiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jasiak families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Jasiak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jasiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jasiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jasiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jasiak. 37% of Jasiak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jasiak women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    37%
  • Molder
    28%
  • Assembler
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Jasiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Jasiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jasiak 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Jasiak. 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 121 military records available for the last name Jasiak. For the veterans among your Jasiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jasiak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jasiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jasiak in 1963 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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