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Symanski Family History

Symanski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Szymański (see Szymanski).

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


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Where is the Symanski family from?

You can see how Symanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symanski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Symanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Symanski families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Symanski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Symanski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symanski 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 Symanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Symanski. 37% of Symanski men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Symanski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Symanski were Tool Maker and Operator.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Tool Maker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

What Symanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Symanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symanski 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Symanski. 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 520 military records available for the last name Symanski. For the veterans among your Symanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symanski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Symanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Symanski in 1958 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symanski 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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