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Jastrzebski Family History

Jastrzebski Name Meaning

Polish (Jastrzębski): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Poland called Jastrzębie or Jastrząbki named with Polish jastrząb ‘goshawk’.

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


Similar surnames: Kostrzewski, Zakrzewski, Laszewski, Jaworowski, Olszewski, Kasperski

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Where is the Jastrzebski family from?

You can see how Jastrzebski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jastrzebski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jastrzebski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jastrzebski families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jastrzebski's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jastrzebski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jastrzebski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jastrzebski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jastrzebski. 65% of Jastrzebski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jastrzebski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jastrzebski were Carpenter and Inspector. .

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Chipper
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Folder
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Jastrzebski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jastrzebski 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Jastrzebski. 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 281 military records available for the last name Jastrzebski. For the veterans among your Jastrzebski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jastrzebski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jastrzebski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jastrzebski in 1951 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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