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Jez Family History

Jez Surname Meaning

Polish (Jeż); Slovenian, Croatian, Czech (Moravia), and Slovak (Jež): from Polish jeż, Slovenian, Croatian, Moravian, and Slovak jež ‘hedgehog’.

It is probably a nickname for a prickly or unapproachable individual.

Compare Jezek and Yesh.

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


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Where is the Jez family from?

You can see how Jez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Jez families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jez 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 Jez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jez. 35% of Jez men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Jez women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jez were Machinist 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Binder
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jez 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Jez. 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 411 military records available for the last name Jez. For the veterans among your Jez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jez lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Jez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jez in 1948 was 32, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jez 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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