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Izyk Family History

Izyk 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: Zak, Cizek, Rizk, Zysk, Bilyk, Bryk, Dyk, Mizak, Zuk, Czyz

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Where is the Izyk family from?

You can see how Izyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Izyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Izyk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Izyk families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Izyk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Izyk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Izyk 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 Izyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Izyk. 78% of Izyk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Izyk women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Izyk were Fireman and Stitcher.

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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
    78%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Izyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Izyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Izyk 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Izyk. 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 173 military records available for the last name Izyk. For the veterans among your Izyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Izyk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Izyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Izyk in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Izyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Izyk 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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