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Dzierza Family History

Dzierza 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: Dziura, Riera, Dier, Dozier, Dziuba, Zera, Zierke, Sierra, Zieba

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Where is the Dzierza family from?

You can see how Dzierza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dzierza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dzierza family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dzierza's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Dzierza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dzierza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dzierza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Dzierza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dzierza 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dzierza. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dzierza. For the veterans among your Dzierza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dzierza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1978, in the United States, Dzierza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dzierza in 1953 was 38, and 67 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dzierza 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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