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Jarabek Family History

Jarabek 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: Jerabek, Juranek, Drabek, Juracek, Jakubek, Janacek, Baranek, Jurasek

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Where is the Jarabek family from?

You can see how Jarabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarabek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarabek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jarabek families living in Minnesota. This was about 89% of all the recorded Jarabek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jarabek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarabek 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 Jarabek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarabek. 46% of Jarabek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jarabek women worked as a Sewer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Shipper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Jarabek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Jarabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarabek 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Jarabek. 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 250 military records available for the last name Jarabek. For the veterans among your Jarabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarabek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jarabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jarabek in 1962 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarabek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarabek 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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