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Jerzyk Family History

Jerzyk 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: Jerzak, Jerry, Jezek, Jurczyk, Jermyn, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery

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Where is the Jerzyk family from?

You can see how Jerzyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerzyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jerzyk families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jerzyk's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jerzyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerzyk 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 Jerzyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Hanger Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jerzyk. 34% of Jerzyk men worked as a Paper Hanger Painter.

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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

  • Paper Hanger Painter
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Jerzyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Jerzyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerzyk 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Jerzyk. 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 Jerzyk. For the veterans among your Jerzyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerzyk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jerzyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jerzyk in 1964 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerzyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerzyk 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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