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Strzyz Family History

Strzyz 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: Strutz, Stray, Starzyk, Strozyk, Stretz, Stranz, Strey, Troy, Strom

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Where is the Strzyz family from?

You can see how Strzyz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strzyz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Strzyz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strzyz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strzyz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strzyz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strzyz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strzyz. 34% of Strzyz men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Inside Worker
    34%

What Strzyz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Strzyz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strzyz 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Strzyz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Strzyz. For the veterans among your Strzyz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strzyz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Strzyz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strzyz in 1967 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strzyz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strzyz 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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