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Czyz Family History

Czyz Surname Meaning

Polish (Czyż): variant of Czyżyk ‘siskin’ (see Czyzyk). Compare Chez.

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


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Where is the Czyz family from?

You can see how Czyz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czyz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Czyz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Czyz families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Czyz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Czyz families in 1920.
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What did your Czyz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Czyz. 55% of Czyz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Czyz women worked as a Trimmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Czyz were Grinder 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
    55%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Grinder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Czyz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czyz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Czyz. 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 298 military records available for the last name Czyz. For the veterans among your Czyz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czyz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Czyz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Czyz in 1954 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Czyz 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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