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Przystas Family History

Przystas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Presta, Crystal, Royston, Priest, Prasad, Preston, Probst, Prost

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Where is the Przystas family from?

You can see how Przystas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Przystas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Przystas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Przystas's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Przystas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Przystas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Przystas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Przystas. 60% of Przystas women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    60%
  • Stitcher
    40%

What Przystas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Przystas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Przystas 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Przystas. 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 64 military records available for the last name Przystas. For the veterans among your Przystas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Przystas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Przystas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Przystas in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Przystas 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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