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Drzal Family History

Drzal Surname Meaning

Polish (Drzał): nickname from drzeć ‘to tear’.

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


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Where is the Drzal family from?

You can see how Drzal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drzal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drzal families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Drzal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Drzal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drzal 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 Drzal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drzal. 46% of Drzal men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Drzal women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drzal were Baker and Waitress.

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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
    46%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Baker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Drzal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Drzal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drzal 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Drzal. 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 205 military records available for the last name Drzal. For the veterans among your Drzal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drzal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Drzal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Drzal in 1954 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drzal 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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