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Balcerzak Family History

Balcerzak Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Balcer .

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


Similar surnames: Barczak, Balcerak, Janczak, Matczak, Balcer, Walczak, Majchrzak

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Where is the Balcerzak family from?

You can see how Balcerzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcerzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Balcerzak families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Balcerzak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Balcerzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balcerzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balcerzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balcerzak. 25% of Balcerzak men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Balcerzak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balcerzak were Farmer and Sales 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
    25%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Sales Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balcerzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcerzak 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Balcerzak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 384 military records available for the last name Balcerzak. For the veterans among your Balcerzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcerzak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Balcerzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Balcerzak in 1953 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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