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Brzezowski Family History

Brzezowski 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: Brzozowski, Brzezinski, Brozowski, Orzechowski, Krzeszewski

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Where is the Brzezowski family from?

You can see how Brzezowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brzezowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Brzezowski families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Brzezowski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brzezowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brzezowski 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 Brzezowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brzezowski. 44% of Brzezowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brzezowski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brzezowski were Waiter and Assembler.

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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
    44%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Wall Board Maker
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%

What Brzezowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Brzezowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brzezowski 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Brzezowski. 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 100 military records available for the last name Brzezowski. For the veterans among your Brzezowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brzezowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brzezowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brzezowski in 1964 was 70, and 27 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brzezowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brzezowski 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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