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Czekalski Family History

Czekalski Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of the nickname Czekała (see Czekala).

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


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Where is the Czekalski family from?

You can see how Czekalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czekalski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Czekalski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Czekalski families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Czekalski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Czekalski families in 1920.
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What did your Czekalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Czekalski. 34% of Czekalski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Czekalski women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Czekalski were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    20%
  • Cigar Maker
    14%
  • Ironer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Czekalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Czekalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czekalski 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Czekalski. 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 165 military records available for the last name Czekalski. For the veterans among your Czekalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czekalski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Czekalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Czekalski in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Czekalski 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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