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Irzyk Family History

Irzyk 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: Irby, Grzyb, Bryk, Irey, Irick, Frank, Rye, Brock, Kozak, Gray

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Where is the Irzyk family from?

You can see how Irzyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irzyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Irzyk families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Irzyk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Irzyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irzyk 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 Irzyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irzyk. 50% of Irzyk men worked as a Truck Driver and 45% of Irzyk women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Irzyk were Laborer and Packer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Packer
    23%

What Irzyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Irzyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irzyk 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Irzyk. 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 124 military records available for the last name Irzyk. For the veterans among your Irzyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irzyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Irzyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Irzyk in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irzyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irzyk 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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