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Niemczyk Family History

Niemczyk Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from a diminutive of Niemiec ‘German’.

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


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Where is the Niemczyk family from?

You can see how Niemczyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemczyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Niemczyk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Niemczyk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niemczyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemczyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niemczyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niemczyk. 23% of Niemczyk men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Niemczyk women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niemczyk were Machine Operator and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Machine Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niemczyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemczyk 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Niemczyk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Niemczyk. For the veterans among your Niemczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemczyk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Niemczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niemczyk in 1957 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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