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Strzalka Family History

Strzalka Surname Meaning

Polish (Strzałka): from the word strzałka a diminutive of strzała ‘arrow’.

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


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Where is the Strzalka family from?

You can see how Strzalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strzalka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Strzalka families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Strzalka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strzalka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strzalka 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 Strzalka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strzalka. 31% of Strzalka men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Strzalka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strzalka were Assembler and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Assembler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    37%
  • Packer
    28%
  • Janitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Strzalka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Strzalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strzalka 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Strzalka. 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 242 military records available for the last name Strzalka. For the veterans among your Strzalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strzalka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strzalka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Strzalka in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strzalka 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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