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Jarosz Family History

Jarosz Surname Meaning

Polish is derived from a short form of a personal name based on the Old Slavic element jar, which carries the adjectival meanings of 'lush rank' and 'strong'. For example, the name Jarosław illustrates this origin.

The term also originates from a short form of the vernacular form of the personal name Hieronim, which is rooted in the Greek Hierōnymos (refer to Jerome).

In some cases, the name may have been used as a nickname for a vigorous man, stemming from the adjective jary, which means 'strong' or 'robust'.

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


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Where is the Jarosz family from?

You can see how Jarosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarosz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jarosz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Jarosz families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Jarosz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jarosz families in 1920.
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What did your Jarosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarosz. 31% of Jarosz men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Jarosz women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarosz were Clerk 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    4%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jarosz. For the veterans among your Jarosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarosz lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Jarosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jarosz in 1940 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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