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Jankiewicz Family History

Jankiewicz Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Jan.

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


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Where is the Jankiewicz family from?

You can see how Jankiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Jankiewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jankiewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jankiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankiewicz 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 Jankiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jankiewicz. 49% of Jankiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jankiewicz women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jankiewicz were Insurance Salesman and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Insurance Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Jankiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jankiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankiewicz 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Jankiewicz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 589 military records available for the last name Jankiewicz. For the veterans among your Jankiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankiewicz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jankiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jankiewicz in 1955 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jankiewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankiewicz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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