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Barzyk Family History

Barzyk 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: Barak, Barry, Bark, Barzee, Bardy, Bartek, Barczak, Bartik, Bartok

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Where is the Barzyk family from?

You can see how Barzyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barzyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Barzyk families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Barzyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barzyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barzyk 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 Barzyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Reeler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barzyk. 46% of Barzyk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barzyk women worked as a Reeler.

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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
    46%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Butcher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Reeler
    100%

What Barzyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Barzyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barzyk 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Barzyk. 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 177 military records available for the last name Barzyk. For the veterans among your Barzyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barzyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barzyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Barzyk in 1963 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barzyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barzyk 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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