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Jezyk Family History

Jezyk 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: Jezek, Bezek, Rezek, Tezak, Jez, Bezak, Jerzak, Jeck, Lezak, Beck

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Where is the Jezyk family from?

You can see how Jezyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jezyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Jezyk families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jezyk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jezyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jezyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jezyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Roping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jezyk. 43% of Jezyk men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Jezyk women worked as a Roping. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Cutter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Roping
    100%
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What Jezyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Jezyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jezyk 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Jezyk. 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 63 military records available for the last name Jezyk. For the veterans among your Jezyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jezyk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jezyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jezyk in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

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