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Krzyzaniak Family History

Krzyzaniak Surname Meaning

Polish (Krzyżaniak): patronymic from the personal name Krzyżan a derivative of krzyż ‘cross’.

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


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Where is the Krzyzaniak family from?

You can see how Krzyzaniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krzyzaniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Krzyzaniak families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Krzyzaniak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Krzyzaniak families in 1920.
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What did your Krzyzaniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krzyzaniak. 34% of Krzyzaniak men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Molder
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%

What Krzyzaniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Krzyzaniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krzyzaniak 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Krzyzaniak. 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 285 military records available for the last name Krzyzaniak. For the veterans among your Krzyzaniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krzyzaniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Krzyzaniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Krzyzaniak in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krzyzaniak 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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