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Krysiak Family History

Krysiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Krzysztof (see Christopher) or Krystian (see Christian).

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


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Where is the Krysiak family from?

You can see how Krysiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krysiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Krysiak families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Krysiak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Krysiak families in 1920.
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What did your Krysiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krysiak. 46% of Krysiak men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Krysiak women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krysiak were Carpenter and 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
    46%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Krysiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krysiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krysiak 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Krysiak. 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 568 military records available for the last name Krysiak. For the veterans among your Krysiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krysiak lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Krysiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krysiak in 1946 was 28, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krysiak 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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