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Kijek Family History

Kijek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from kijek ‘little stick’.

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


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Where is the Kijek family from?

You can see how Kijek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kijek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kijek families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kijek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kijek families in 1920.
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What did your Kijek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kijek. 50% of Kijek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kijek women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Watchman
    17%
  • Bar Tender
    17%
  • Stock Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kijek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Kijek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kijek 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Kijek. 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 288 military records available for the last name Kijek. For the veterans among your Kijek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kijek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kijek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kijek in 1958 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kijek 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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