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Czekaj Family History

Czekaj Surname Meaning

Polish: from czekać ‘to wait for’ possibly applied as a nickname for a patient person.

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


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Where is the Czekaj family from?

You can see how Czekaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czekaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Czekaj families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Czekaj's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Czekaj families in 1920.
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What did your Czekaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Czekaj. 45% of Czekaj men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Czekaj women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Czekaj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Czekaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czekaj 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Czekaj. 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 256 military records available for the last name Czekaj. For the veterans among your Czekaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czekaj lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Czekaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Czekaj in 1961 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Czekaj

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Czekaj ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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