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Krizek Family History

Krizek Name Meaning

Czech (Křížek) Slovak (Križek Krížek): from a pet form of the personal name Kříž Kríž (see Kriz ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kriz, Brozek, Krizan, Kriger, Kritz, Klimek, Brozik, Mrazek, Parizek

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Where is the Krizek family from?

You can see how Krizek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krizek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krizek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Krizek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Krizek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krizek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krizek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krizek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krizek. 23% of Krizek men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Krizek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krizek were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krizek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krizek 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Krizek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 514 military records available for the last name Krizek. For the veterans among your Krizek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krizek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Krizek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krizek in 1947 was 47, and 78 in 2003.

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