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Jezik Family History

Jezik 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: Jezek, Bezek, Rezek, Kozik, Reznik, Tezak, Leik, Jez, Pyzik, Bezak

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Where is the Jezik family from?

You can see how Jezik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jezik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jezik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jezik families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Jezik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jezik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jezik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jezik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jezik. 100% of Jezik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jezik women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Jezik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Jezik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jezik 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Jezik. 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 119 military records available for the last name Jezik. For the veterans among your Jezik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jezik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jezik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jezik in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

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