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Jackowski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Jacków Jackowice or Jackowo places called with the personal name Jacek .

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


Similar surnames: Jankowski, Mackowski, Cackowski, Jaskowski, Janikowski, Markowski

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Where is the Jackowski family from?

You can see how Jackowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jackowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Jackowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jackowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jackowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jackowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jackowski. 23% of Jackowski men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Jackowski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jackowski were Baker and Saleslady. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Baker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Packer
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Saleslady
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jackowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackowski 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Jackowski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jackowski. For the veterans among your Jackowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackowski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jackowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jackowski in 1955 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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