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Jorzak Family History

Jorzak Surname 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: Jerzak, Kozak, Jordan, Borak, Korsak, Rozak, Jonak, Hornak, Roszak

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Where is the Jorzak family from?

You can see how Jorzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorzak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jorzak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jorzak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Jorzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorzak 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Jorzak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jorzak. For the veterans among your Jorzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorzak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Jorzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jorzak in 1967 was 27, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorzak 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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