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Mezyk Family History

Mezyk Name 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: Bezek, Rezek, Mery, Merck, Mendyk, Tezak, Meek, Menk, Mezo, Mazyck

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Where is the Mezyk family from?

You can see how Mezyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mezyk family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mezyk's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Mezyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mezyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mezyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mezyk. 85% of Mezyk men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    85%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Mezyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezyk 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Mezyk. 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 69 military records available for the last name Mezyk. For the veterans among your Mezyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mezyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mezyk in 1963 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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