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Krzyzak Family History

Krzyzak 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: Kraynak, Kryszak, Kozak, Krizan, Kraak, Rozak, Skrzypek, Rybak

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Where is the Krzyzak family from?

You can see how Krzyzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krzyzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Krzyzak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krzyzak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krzyzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krzyzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krzyzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krzyzak. 28% of Krzyzak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krzyzak women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    28%
  • Wrapper
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Krzyzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krzyzak 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Krzyzak. 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 147 military records available for the last name Krzyzak. For the veterans among your Krzyzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krzyzak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Krzyzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krzyzak in 1959 was 51, and 96 in 2004.

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