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Starzyk Family History

Starzyk Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from Silesian dialect starzyk ‘old man’ a derivative of stary ‘old’.

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


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Where is the Starzyk family from?

You can see how Starzyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starzyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Starzyk families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Starzyk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Starzyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starzyk 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 Starzyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starzyk. 27% of Starzyk men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Starzyk women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starzyk were Salesman and Machine Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Packer
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

What Starzyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Starzyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starzyk 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Starzyk. 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 401 military records available for the last name Starzyk. For the veterans among your Starzyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starzyk lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Starzyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Starzyk in 1950 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Starzyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Starzyk 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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