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Krzeszewski Surname Meaning

Polish:: habitational name for someone from a place called Krzeszew, now Krzeszew Rządowy and Krzeszew Szlachecki, parts of the town of Ozorków in Łódź Voivodeship, named with the Polish personal name Krzesz, a short form of Krzesisław.

This personal name is composed of the verb krzesić ‘to raise’ + the element sław ‘glory’. In some cases, this name is also a variant of Krzeszowski, a habitational name from Krzeszowice (a town near Kraków).

Additionally, Krzeszów refers to villages located in Lesser Poland and Podkarpackie voivodeships, contributing to the geographical diversity associated with the name.

Overall, the name reflects both a connection to specific locations and the cultural heritage of the Polish language.

Its origins and variations highlight the importance of place and personal identity in Polish naming conventions.

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

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You can see how Krzeszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krzeszewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Krzeszewski families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Krzeszewski's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Krzeszewski families in 1920.

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There are 358 census records available for the last name Krzeszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krzeszewski 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Krzeszewski. 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 113 military records available for the last name Krzeszewski. For the veterans among your Krzeszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krzeszewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krzeszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krzeszewski in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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