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Szymoniak Family History

Szymoniak 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: Szymkowiak, Szymczak, Simonian, Szostak, Szczesniak, Czerniak

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Where is the Szymoniak family from?

You can see how Szymoniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szymoniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Szymoniak families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Szymoniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Szymoniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szymoniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szymoniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Szymoniak. 20% of Szymoniak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Szymoniak 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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Freight Handler
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Szymoniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szymoniak 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Szymoniak. 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 293 military records available for the last name Szymoniak. For the veterans among your Szymoniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szymoniak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Szymoniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Szymoniak in 1964 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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