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Jarzynka Family History

Jarzynka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from jarzynka a diminutive of jarzyna ‘vegetable’.

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


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Where is the Jarzynka family from?

You can see how Jarzynka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarzynka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jarzynka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Jarzynka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jarzynka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarzynka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarzynka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarzynka. 45% of Jarzynka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Jarzynka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Jarzynka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarzynka 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Jarzynka. 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 248 military records available for the last name Jarzynka. For the veterans among your Jarzynka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarzynka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jarzynka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jarzynka in 1966 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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