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Zysk Family History

Zysk Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for someone who got something out of something an opportunist or a shrewd dealer derived from zyskać ‘to gain’.

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


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Where is the Zysk family from?

You can see how Zysk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zysk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zysk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zysk family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zysk's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Zysk families in 1891.
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What did your Zysk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zysk. 35% of Zysk men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Zysk women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zysk were Carpenter and Polisher.

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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
    35%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Laborer Odd Jobs
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Clerical Worker
    17%
  • Polisher
    17%

What Zysk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Zysk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zysk 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Zysk. 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 429 military records available for the last name Zysk. For the veterans among your Zysk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zysk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zysk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zysk in 1962 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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