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Strzelec Family History

Strzelec Name 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: Strzelecki, Street, Strahler, Striegel, Steele, Stremel, Strieter

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Where is the Strzelec family from?

You can see how Strzelec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strzelec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Strzelec families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Strzelec's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Strzelec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strzelec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strzelec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strzelec. 64% of Strzelec 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
    64%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Moulder
    19%
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What Strzelec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Strzelec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strzelec 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Strzelec. 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 103 military records available for the last name Strzelec. For the veterans among your Strzelec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strzelec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strzelec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Strzelec in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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