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Niziolek Family History

Niziolek Surname Meaning

Polish (Niziołek): nickname for a short person or literal descriptive name for a dwarf from Polish dialect niziołek ‘dwarf’.

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


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Where is the Niziolek family from?

You can see how Niziolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niziolek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Niziolek families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Niziolek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niziolek families in 1920.
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What did your Niziolek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niziolek. 38% of Niziolek men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Niziolek women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niziolek were Press Operator and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Press Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Cashier
    13%
  • Candy Wrapper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Niziolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niziolek 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Niziolek. 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 487 military records available for the last name Niziolek. For the veterans among your Niziolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niziolek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Niziolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Niziolek in 1955 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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