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Sydlowski Family History

Sydlowski 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: Sadlowski, Szydlowski, Sadowski, Orlowski, Kozlowski, Slomski

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Where is the Sydlowski family from?

You can see how Sydlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydlowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sydlowski families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Sydlowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sydlowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydlowski 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 Sydlowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sydlowski. 25% of Sydlowski men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Sydlowski women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sydlowski were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Winder Man
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Sydlowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Sydlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydlowski 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Sydlowski. 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 210 military records available for the last name Sydlowski. For the veterans among your Sydlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydlowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sydlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sydlowski in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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