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Guzek Family History

Guzek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a diminutive of guz ‘knob lump’.

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


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Where is the Guzek family from?

You can see how Guzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Guzek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Guzek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Guzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guzek 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 Guzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guzek. 23% of Guzek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Guzek women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guzek were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    23%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Guzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Guzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guzek 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Guzek. 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 394 military records available for the last name Guzek. For the veterans among your Guzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guzek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Guzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guzek in 1954 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guzek 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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