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Sczygiel Family History

Sczygiel 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: Szczygiel, Smigiel, Czepiel, Rygiel, Grygiel, Schiel, Schimmel

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Where is the Sczygiel family from?

You can see how Sczygiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sczygiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sczygiel family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sczygiel's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sczygiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sczygiel 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 Sczygiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sczygiel. 67% of Sczygiel 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sczygiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Sczygiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sczygiel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sczygiel. 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 64 military records available for the last name Sczygiel. For the veterans among your Sczygiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sczygiel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sczygiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sczygiel in 1962 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sczygiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sczygiel 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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