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Jackowiak Family History

Jackowiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Jacek.

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


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Where is the Jackowiak family from?

You can see how Jackowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackowiak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jackowiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Jackowiak families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jackowiak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jackowiak families in 1920.
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What did your Jackowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jackowiak. 24% of Jackowiak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jackowiak women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jackowiak were Operator and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Jackowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Jackowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackowiak 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Jackowiak. 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 233 military records available for the last name Jackowiak. For the veterans among your Jackowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackowiak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jackowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jackowiak in 1951 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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