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Jamkowski Family History

Jamkowski 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: Jaskowski, Jankowski, Jackowski, Falkowski, Rakowski, Markowski

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Where is the Jamkowski family from?

You can see how Jamkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jamkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jamkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jamkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jamkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Jamkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamkowski 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jamkowski. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jamkowski. For the veterans among your Jamkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamkowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Jamkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jamkowski in 1968 was 53, and 54 in 2001.

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