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Jarzombek Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Jarząbek from jarząbek ‘grouse’ presumably a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird.

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


Similar surnames: Bobek, Dombek, Marsolek, Zombek, Jerabek, Jacobe, Jarmer, Zoubek

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Where is the Jarzombek family from?

You can see how Jarzombek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarzombek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jarzombek families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Jarzombek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jarzombek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarzombek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarzombek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarzombek. 50% of Jarzombek men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Counter Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Jarzombek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarzombek 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 Jarzombek. 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 192 military records available for the last name Jarzombek. For the veterans among your Jarzombek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarzombek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jarzombek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jarzombek in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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