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Joswiak Family History

Joswiak Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Jóźwiak (see Jozwiak).

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


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Where is the Joswiak family from?

You can see how Joswiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joswiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Joswiak families living in Michigan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Joswiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Joswiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joswiak 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 Joswiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joswiak. 38% of Joswiak men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Joswiak women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joswiak were Farm Laborer and Machine 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Joswiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Joswiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joswiak 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Joswiak. 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 308 military records available for the last name Joswiak. For the veterans among your Joswiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joswiak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Joswiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Joswiak in 1959 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joswiak 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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