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Krawczyk Family History

Krawczyk Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) is an occupational name or patronymic derived from a Polish diminutive of Krawiec.

The term 'Krawiec' translates to ‘tailor’ in English, indicating a connection to the tailoring profession.

This name may have originally been used to signify a tailor's apprentice, highlighting the individual's association with this trade.

Such occupational names are common in many cultures, reflecting the importance of trades and professions in personal identification.

The evolution of names like this showcases the rich cultural and linguistic history of Poland and its Jewish community.

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


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Where is the Krawczyk family from?

You can see how Krawczyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krawczyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Krawczyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 37 Krawczyk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 19% of all the recorded Krawczyk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krawczyk families in 1920.
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What did your Krawczyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krawczyk. 32% of Krawczyk men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Krawczyk women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krawczyk were Assembler and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Assembler
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Krawczyk. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Krawczyk. For the veterans among your Krawczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krawczyk lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Krawczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krawczyk in 1943 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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