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Pyzik Family History

Pyzik Surname Meaning

Polish Jewish (from Belarus) and Belorussian (Pyzhik) is a nickname derived from the Polish term pyzik.

This term translates to 'chubby-faced person'.

It is also comparable to the Belorussian equivalent pyzhik.

Additionally, it can be contrasted with the term Puza.

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


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Where is the Pyzik family from?

You can see how Pyzik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyzik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pyzik families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pyzik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pyzik families in 1920.
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What did your Pyzik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pyzik. 18% of Pyzik men worked as a Janitor and 67% of Pyzik women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyzik were New Worker and 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

  • Janitor
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    67%
  • Presser
    34%

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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Pyzik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyzik 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Pyzik. 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 312 military records available for the last name Pyzik. For the veterans among your Pyzik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyzik lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pyzik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pyzik in 1950 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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