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Pacyna Family History

Pacyna Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Paczyna unflattering nickname from paczyna ‘clod brickbat’ or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a boatman from the same word in the sense ‘oar rudder’.

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


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Where is the Pacyna family from?

You can see how Pacyna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacyna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pacyna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pacyna families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pacyna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pacyna families in 1920.
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What did your Pacyna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mothers Help was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pacyna. 100% of Pacyna women worked as a Mothers Help.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Mothers Help
    100%

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Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Pacyna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacyna 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Pacyna. 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 456 military records available for the last name Pacyna. For the veterans among your Pacyna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacyna lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pacyna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pacyna in 1945 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacyna 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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