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Symansky Family History

Symansky 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: Symanski, Stransky, Romansky, Umansky, Szymanski, Slansky, Lansky

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Where is the Symansky family from?

You can see how Symansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Symansky families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Symansky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Symansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Symansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Symansky. 30% of Symansky men worked as a Dealer. .

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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

  • Dealer
    30%
  • Manager
    30%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Symansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Symansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symansky 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Symansky. 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 45 military records available for the last name Symansky. For the veterans among your Symansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symansky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Symansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Symansky in 1966 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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