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Jezek Family History

Jezek Surname Meaning

Czech (Ježek): from ježek ‘hedgehog’ probably a nickname for a prickly or unapproachable person. It is also found in Slovakia. Compare Jez.

Slovenian and Croatian (Ježek): from ježek Slovenian and dialectal Croatian diminutive of jež ‘hedgehog’ (see Jez).

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


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Where is the Jezek family from?

You can see how Jezek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jezek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jezek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Jezek families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jezek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jezek families in 1880.
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What did your Jezek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jezek. 28% of Jezek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jezek women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jezek were Truck Driver and Chief Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Chief Operator
    25%

What Jezek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jezek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jezek 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Jezek. 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 591 military records available for the last name Jezek. For the veterans among your Jezek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jezek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jezek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jezek in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jezek 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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