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Zyjewski Family History

Zyjewski 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: Zalewski, Majewski, Rojewski, Zmijewski, Czyzewski, Rajewski

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Where is the Zyjewski family from?

You can see how Zyjewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyjewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zyjewski family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Zyjewski's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Zyjewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyjewski 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 Zyjewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zyjewski. 60% of Zyjewski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zyjewski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zyjewski were Paper Cutter and 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%
  • Paper Cutter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Zyjewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Zyjewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyjewski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zyjewski. 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 69 military records available for the last name Zyjewski. For the veterans among your Zyjewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyjewski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zyjewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zyjewski in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zyjewski 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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