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Pyszka Name Meaning

Polish: unflattering nickname for a self-satisfied or high-blown person from a derivative of pycha ‘conceit overweening pride’.

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


Similar surnames: Myszka, Pyka, Pestka, Liszka, Tyszka, Gaska, Puza, Palka, Kostka

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Where is the Pyszka family from?

You can see how Pyszka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyszka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Pyszka families living in Illinois. This was about 81% of all the recorded Pyszka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pyszka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyszka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pyszka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pyszka. 59% of Pyszka men worked as a Laborer and 73% of Pyszka women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyszka were Policeman and Clerk. .

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Policeman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Clerk
    28%
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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Pyszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyszka 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Pyszka. 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 170 military records available for the last name Pyszka. For the veterans among your Pyszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyszka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pyszka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pyszka in 1954 was 52, and 52 in 2004.

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