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Zyska Family History

Zyska 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: Ziska, Zysk, Zylka, Tyska, Laska, Siska, Zika, Miska, Zilka, Rybka

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Where is the Zyska family from?

You can see how Zyska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zyska family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zyska's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Zyska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Zyska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyska 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zyska. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zyska. For the veterans among your Zyska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyska lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Zyska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zyska in 1973 was 89, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zyska 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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