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Zylewicz Family History

Zylewicz 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: Jurewicz, Lewis, Lewin, Levick, Zwick, Zalewski, Yelich, Fleitz

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Where is the Zylewicz family from?

You can see how Zylewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zylewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zylewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zylewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zylewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zylewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Zylewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zylewicz 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zylewicz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zylewicz. For the veterans among your Zylewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zylewicz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Zylewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zylewicz in 1976 was 73, and 80 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zylewicz 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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