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Dzierzyk Family History

Dzierzyk 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: Pietrzyk, Dziedzic, Dery, Bierly, Derry, Dier, Dozier, Damery, Zierke

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Where is the Dzierzyk family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dzierzyk 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 Dzierzyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dzierzyk. 100% of Dzierzyk men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Dzierzyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Dzierzyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dzierzyk 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dzierzyk. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dzierzyk. For the veterans among your Dzierzyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dzierzyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Dzierzyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dzierzyk in 1966 was 71, and 91 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dzierzyk 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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