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Pyszniak Family History

Pyszniak 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: Pozniak, Wozniak, Pasciak, Lesniak, Pyzik, Pyszka, Lysiak, Pitoniak

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Where is the Pyszniak family from?

You can see how Pyszniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyszniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pyszniak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pyszniak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pyszniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyszniak 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 Pyszniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gen Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pyszniak. 100% of Pyszniak men worked as a Gen Laborer and 100% of Pyszniak women worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Gen Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Pyszniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Pyszniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyszniak 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pyszniak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pyszniak. For the veterans among your Pyszniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyszniak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Pyszniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pyszniak in 1966 was 72, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyszniak 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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