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Zych Name Meaning

Polish (also Żych): from a short form of the personal name Zygmunt .

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


Similar surnames: Zich, Zech, Zach, Duch, Lach, Wich, Mich, Pech, Koch, Pach

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Where is the Zych family from?

You can see how Zych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zych family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Zych families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Zych families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Zych's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zych. 31% of Zych men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Zych women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zych were Truck Driver and 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
    31%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    15%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zych 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zych. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zych. For the veterans among your Zych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zych lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zych in 1956 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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