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Czyzyk Name Meaning

Polish (Czyżyk): from czyżyk ‘siskin’ (a small songbird similar to the goldfinch) hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way (e.g. for someone who liked to sing) or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a bird dealer or catcher.

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


Similar surnames: Czyz, Cizek, Pyzik, Chizek, Zysk, Ciszek, Szymczyk, Voytek, Clark

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Where is the Czyzyk family from?

You can see how Czyzyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czyzyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Czyzyk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Czyzyk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Czyzyk families in 1920.
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What did your Czyzyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Czyzyk. 60% of Czyzyk men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Czyzyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czyzyk 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Czyzyk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Czyzyk. For the veterans among your Czyzyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czyzyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Czyzyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Czyzyk in 1963 was 83, and 57 in 2003.

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