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Strykowski Family History

Strykowski 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: Stankowski, Stryjewski, Stokowski, Smykowski, Rykowski, Stachowski

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Where is the Strykowski family from?

You can see how Strykowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strykowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Strykowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Strykowski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Strykowski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strykowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strykowski 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 Strykowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strykowski. 28% of Strykowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Strykowski women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strykowski were Machinist and Proprietor.

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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
    28%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Strykowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Strykowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strykowski 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Strykowski. 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 112 military records available for the last name Strykowski. For the veterans among your Strykowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strykowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Strykowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Strykowski in 1962 was 52, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strykowski 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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