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Zywicki Family History

Zywicki Name Meaning

Polish (Żywicki): possibly a nickname from żywy ‘alive; vivid’ compare also żywica ‘resin’. The surname occurs mainly in Pomeranian and Lublin voivodeships.

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


Similar surnames: Nowicki, Lewicki, Sinicki, Sawicki, Krzywicki, Pawlicki, Konicki

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Where is the Zywicki family from?

You can see how Zywicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zywicki family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zywicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zywicki families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zywicki's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zywicki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zywicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zywicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zywicki. 35% of Zywicki men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zywicki women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zywicki were Chauffeur 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zywicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zywicki 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Zywicki. 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 388 military records available for the last name Zywicki. For the veterans among your Zywicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zywicki lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zywicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zywicki in 1961 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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