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Kryshak Family History

Kryshak Surname 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: Krysiak, Kryszak, Roshak, Koshak, Rusak, Kraska, Kershaw, Krishna

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Where is the Kryshak family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kryshak. 60% of Kryshak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Machine Tender
    40%

What Kryshak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Kryshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kryshak 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kryshak. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kryshak. For the veterans among your Kryshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kryshak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kryshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kryshak in 1963 was 60, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kryshak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kryshak 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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