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Jorkewicz Family History

Jorkewicz 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: Jurkiewicz, Jurewicz, Tomkiewicz, Borowicz, Narkiewicz, Jaskiewicz

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Where is the Jorkewicz family from?

You can see how Jorkewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorkewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorkewicz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorkewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jorkewicz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Jorkewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorkewicz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jorkewicz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jorkewicz. For the veterans among your Jorkewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorkewicz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Jorkewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jorkewicz in 1966 was 66, and 87 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorkewicz 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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