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Strzelecki Family History

Strzelecki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Strzelce named with strzelec ‘bowman’.

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


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Where is the Strzelecki family from?

You can see how Strzelecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strzelecki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Strzelecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Strzelecki families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Strzelecki's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Strzelecki families in 1891.
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What did your Strzelecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strzelecki. 21% of Strzelecki men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Strzelecki women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strzelecki were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Baker
    7%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Strzelecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strzelecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strzelecki 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Strzelecki. 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 784 military records available for the last name Strzelecki. For the veterans among your Strzelecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strzelecki lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Strzelecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Strzelecki in 1952 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strzelecki 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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