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Jacowsky Family History

Jacowsky 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: Janowsky, Javorsky, Janowski, Jackowski, Sadowsky, Jacoway, Janovsky

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Where is the Jacowsky family from?

You can see how Jacowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jacowsky family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jacowsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jacowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jacowsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jacowsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Jacowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacowsky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jacowsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jacowsky. For the veterans among your Jacowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacowsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Jacowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jacowsky in 1970 was 69, and 84 in 2000.

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