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Zmijewski Family History

Zmijewski Surname Meaning

Polish (Żmijewski): habitational name for someone from a place called Żmijewo in Masovian Voivodeship.

It is named with the nickname Żmij Żmija, which is derived from żmija meaning ‘viper’.

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


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Where is the Zmijewski family from?

You can see how Zmijewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zmijewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zmijewski families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Zmijewski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zmijewski families in 1920.
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What did your Zmijewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zmijewski. 20% of Zmijewski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zmijewski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zmijewski were Soldier and Packer.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Soldier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Zmijewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Zmijewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zmijewski 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Zmijewski. 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 293 military records available for the last name Zmijewski. For the veterans among your Zmijewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zmijewski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zmijewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zmijewski in 1949 was 37, and 66 in 2004.

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