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Krzemien Family History

Krzemien Surname Meaning

Polish (Krzemień): from the vocabulary word krzemień ‘flint’ either a topographic name for someone living in a flinty place or a nickname for a hard man.

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


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Where is the Krzemien family from?

You can see how Krzemien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krzemien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Krzemien families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Krzemien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Krzemien families in 1920.
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What did your Krzemien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krzemien. 56% of Krzemien men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Krzemien women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krzemien were New Worker 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
    56%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Krzemien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Krzemien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krzemien 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Krzemien. 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 207 military records available for the last name Krzemien. For the veterans among your Krzemien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krzemien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krzemien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krzemien in 1963 was 72, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krzemien 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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