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Brzeski Family History

Brzeski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called with brzeg ‘riverside bank’ (e.g. Brzeg, Brzesko) or brzost ‘field elm’ (e.g. Brześć, Brzeście).

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


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Where is the Brzeski family from?

You can see how Brzeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brzeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Brzeski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Brzeski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brzeski families in 1920.
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What did your Brzeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brzeski. 72% of Brzeski 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
    72%
  • Farm Helper
    29%

What Brzeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Brzeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brzeski 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Brzeski. 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 395 military records available for the last name Brzeski. For the veterans among your Brzeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brzeski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brzeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brzeski in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brzeski 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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