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Zyskowski Name Meaning

Polish: probably an elaborated form of Zysk with the surname ending -owski.

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


Similar surnames: Szymkowski, Falkowski, Zukowski, Ziolkowski, Myszkowski, Zajkowski

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Where is the Zyskowski family from?

You can see how Zyskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyskowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Zyskowski families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Zyskowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zyskowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyskowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zyskowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zyskowski. 38% of Zyskowski men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Zyskowski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zyskowski were Operator 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
    38%
  • Painter
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Zyskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyskowski 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Zyskowski. 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 317 military records available for the last name Zyskowski. For the veterans among your Zyskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyskowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zyskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zyskowski in 1962 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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