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Zysek Family History

Zysek 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: Zysk, Lysek, Kyser, Lasek, Pasek, Kosek, Hasek, Masek, Zelek, Zurek

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Where is the Zysek family from?

You can see how Zysek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zysek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zysek family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Zysek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zysek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zysek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zysek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zysek. 100% of Zysek men worked as a Moulder. .

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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

  • Moulder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Zysek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zysek 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Zysek. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zysek. For the veterans among your Zysek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zysek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zysek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zysek in 1968 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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