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Ksiazek Family History

Ksiazek Surname Meaning

Polish (Ksią̣zek): nickname meaning ‘little priest’ or possibly a patronymic for an illegitimate son of a priest from ksiądz ‘priest’ + the diminutive suffix -ek.

Alternatively, a nickname meaning ‘little prince’ from a diminutive of książe ‘prince’.

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


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Where is the Ksiazek family from?

You can see how Ksiazek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ksiazek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Ksiazek families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ksiazek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ksiazek families in 1920.
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What did your Ksiazek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ksiazek. 49% of Ksiazek men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ksiazek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ksiazek were Machine Oper and Assembler.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Spragger
    7%
  • Machine Oper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Press Operator
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ksiazek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ksiazek 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Ksiazek. 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 340 military records available for the last name Ksiazek. For the veterans among your Ksiazek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ksiazek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ksiazek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ksiazek in 1962 was 73, and 60 in 2004.

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