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Lizak Family History

Lizak Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from lizać ‘to lick’.

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


Similar surnames: Lisak, Mizak, Ciak, Kozak, Kijak, Lezak, Slimak, Litwak, Lazar, Sisak

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Where is the Lizak family from?

You can see how Lizak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lizak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lizak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Lizak families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lizak's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lizak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lizak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lizak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lizak. 25% of Lizak men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Lizak women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lizak were Bartender and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Bartender
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lizak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lizak 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Lizak. 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 621 military records available for the last name Lizak. For the veterans among your Lizak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lizak lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lizak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lizak in 1950 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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