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Jawort Family History

Jawort 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: Javor, Haworth, Jacot, Laport, Jewart, Jacob, Mort, Port, Major, Hart

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Where is the Jawort family from?

You can see how Jawort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jawort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jawort families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jawort's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jawort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jawort 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 Jawort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jawort. 100% of Jawort men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jawort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Jawort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawort 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jawort. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jawort. For the veterans among your Jawort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawort lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1986, in the United States, Jawort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jawort in 1952 was 68, and 64 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jawort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawort 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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