Surname Krzyszczuk

John_KThreads: 2 Posts: 6 Joined: Nov 23, 08 ♂	Nov 30, 08, 19:46 #1
Nicholas Krzyszczuk, Born in Poland (not sure what city) between 1883 and 1886, immigrated to the US between 1901 and 1905 (when the spelling was changed to Krzczuk), ran an onion farm near Goshen, NY and Florida, NY. Married to Rose (who was a US Citizen) and had several children (2 girls and 3 boys I think) including Anthony, and Anna. Passed away in 1958.

Polonius3Threads: 1,005 Posts: 4,833 Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂	Dec 2, 08, 02:18 #2
That's not much to go on. Both the name's -uk ending and the fact that the largest concentration is in eastern Poland's Zamość area indicate that this is an eastern (Ruthenian-influenced) surname. If it was changed to Krzczuk in America, his fellow-Americans must have had quite a time dealing with that tongue-numbing, multi-consonantal mouthful.

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Dec 2, 08, 16:39 #3

Polonius3:

That's not much to go on. Both the name's -uk ending and the fact that the largest concentration is in eastern Poland's Zamość area indicate that this is an eastern (Ruthenian-influenced) surname. If it was changed to Krzczuk in America, his fellow-Americans must have had quite a time dealing with that tongue-numbing, multi-consonantal mouthful.

There are only 3 Krzczuks (including me), and only one Krzyszczuk grandchild left in the US that I know of. So everyone who knew anything has either forgotten, or has passed away.

I've been called "John Needs-more-vowels" several times, along with "Kru-check", "Kruz", "Kru-zack", "Kir-cuck", and a host of other mispronunciations. I've only met two people in the last 20 years who have pronounced it the same way my family does- on the first try "Kri-zik".

Though I've heard the original pronunciation of Krzyszczuk was "Shi-shook"

Thanks for the guide in a general direction, I'll have to do some searching.

Polonius3Threads: 1,005 Posts: 4,833 Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂	Dec 2, 08, 16:49 #4
Krzczuk is monosyllabic in Polish and pronounced more or less like: KSHCHOOK. Probably every third American who heard it would reply with "Gesundheit" (Bless you).

KrzczukThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Mar 31, 10 ♂	Mar 31, 10, 20:14 #5
MĂłj dziadek urodziĹ siÄ 1889 roku Jan Krzczuk

TheOtherThreads: 5 Posts: 1,584 Joined: Jul 13, 09 ♂	Mar 31, 10, 20:26 #6
John_K: Nicholas Krzyszczuk, Born in Poland (not sure what city) between 1883 and 1886 He was NOT born in Poland. So, if you are researching your ancestors and need to know which particular archives to access, find out first where he came from. Russian Empire, German Empire or Austrian-Hungarian Empire?

David KryschukThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Sep 29, 10 ♂	Sep 29, 10, 20:12 #7
Hello, I believe that my original surname was Krzyszczuk before my family immigrated to Canada around 1900. I believe that I still have relatives in the Ukraine, likely around the old village of Tarnowica Polna. I will talk to some of my older relatives to find out some more details. Thanks David Kryschuk

PennBoyThreads: 157 Posts: 3,440 Joined: Dec 7, 08 ♂	Jan 21, 11, 19:40 #8
John_K: Surname Krzyszczuk Sounds Ukrainian or Lemko

gochThreads: - Posts: 5 Joined: Jan 21, 11 ♂	Jan 21, 11, 19:42 #9
Dear Sir Krzyszszuk. I was born in Ukraine in Tarnowica polna in 1965. I know that the village is one family with a name. If you want I can go to the village and ask people, maybe your family. I can send photos of the house.

Karl W

Feb 13, 11, 03:11 #10

Dear John K,

Who is your father? I believe that the Nick
you are referring to is my great uncle. My
grandfather, Antone(Anthony) was "Uncle
Nick's" brother. Grandpa passed away on
New Years Day in 1961. I believe both of
the brothers lived on Golden Hill Avenue,
in Goshen, NY. Grandpa died in his home
at 92 Golden Hill Avenue.

You have numerous relatives living, if you
are the son of Uncle Nick and Aunt Rose,
we are cousins!(2nd, I think)

In Seminole, Fla, lives my Aunt Phil, who is
Uncle Nick's niece. My brother just told me
the villiage in, now Ukraine, that our grand-
parents(brothers) came from was called,
Hastiw. It was not far from the Bug River.
My grandfather's last name was Krzyzczuk,
which was spelled differently than Nick's
last name. Both men, and their wives, are
buried in St. John's Cemetery in Goshen, NY.

My grandfather's Catholicism was just about
his most precious thing to him, I hope you
remain Catholic.

The brothers had a sister, Katherine, whose
grandson, John G, lives in Thunder Bay, Canada.
He came to Canada in 1957, I believe.

Karl W

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Feb 14, 11, 12:27 #11

Dear Goch,

Please do contact that family to ask about if they had a
relative, Leo or Leon, two of whose sons came to
Canada/USA around 1900. They were also related to the
Gacek family and the Gacek's to the Fediuk's, through
marriage.

Leo or Leon, was the Father of Nickolas and Antone.
Ask also if there was a young sister of Nick and Antone,
who fell into a well and passed away and if their was a
brother of theirs who was killed by the Russians?

These are two stories which have survived into my
generation

Thank you.

gochThreads: - Posts: 5 Joined: Jan 21, 11 ♂	Feb 15, 11, 19:53 #12
Karl W Dear Karl W I'll be in the village after 2 weeks then inform you the result.

gochThreads: - Posts: 5 Joined: Jan 21, 11 ♂	Feb 16, 11, 19:56 #13
Dear Mr Karl W I found out on the phone that lives there Krzyszczuk Mary born in 1956. Her father Joseph was born in 1924, died. Father Joseph called Anton. The building is located between the villages Tarnovytsya and Hostiv. Maria knows little about their relatives. I'll have to ask older people.

Karl WThreads: - Posts: 4 Joined: Feb 13, 11 ♂	Feb 17, 11, 21:54 #14
Dear Goch, You are very kind to take the time to try to help. I doubt that I will be able to get to the Ukraine and my guess is that the time which has passed since about 1900 will be too long for memories. Thank you.

K W	Mar 19, 11, 04:10 #15
I was wondering if you heard anything else besides what you have already posted here? Thank you. Karl W

gochThreads: - Posts: 5 Joined: Jan 21, 11 ♂	Mar 28, 11, 18:44 #16
So far new knew nothing. If there will be new information will write.

Karl WThreads: - Posts: 4 Joined: Feb 13, 11 ♂	Mar 29, 11, 00:13 #17
You are a good soul. God bless you.

Karl WThreads: - Posts: 4 Joined: Feb 13, 11 ♂	Mar 29, 11, 00:43 #18
Can you write in English? Czy można pisać po angielscu? What was your grandmother's maiden name? Jakie bylo twoje nazwisko panieński babci?

gochThreads: - Posts: 5 Joined: Jan 21, 11 ♂	Apr 9, 11, 21:45 #19
Thank you for your words. English language I do not know, I use Computer translator. Understand Polish but I can not write. The school taught German, Ukrainian, and a well-know Russian. My grandmother's name was Antonina Ryabinska. My dad was a migrant from Poland in 1946. He Ukrainian (Lemko). Mother (maiden name Bodnar) - Ukrainian. She has Polish roots.

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Dec 24, 11, 20:09 #20

Hello David, hello everyone!
My name is Andrzej Krzyszczuk. I'm Maria's and Paweł's Krzyszczuk grandson. Maria was born in early 1920's in Canada (at least as far as I remember it was 1920's but please don't hold me on this), Paweł was born in Ukraine. After WWII they moved back to Poland and lived for over 50 years in small village Januszkowice - SE Poland. My father Anthony (Antoni) was named after Maria's brother. After my grandpa Paweł died Maria moved to my uncle's Joseph house (Józef - my father's younger brother). Anyway, I found it very interesting that we might still have family that we didn't even know is leaving in Canada. I moved from Poland to Chicago seven years ago with my wife and daughter.
I'll find out more details about my grandma's Maria story and if you're interested I'll keep you posted.
Have a very Mary Christmas!
Andrzej Krzyszczuk

fedeorah

Jan 27, 12, 01:58 #21

Hello

My name is Joseph Kryschuk and I live near Edmonton, Alberta
This is what I know

My grandfather was also Joseph Kryschuk

A brother Frank lived with his wife in Poland and corresponded with mom & dad Kryschuk until he died at age 63.
Two other brothers were listed in baba & dido's memorial booklet. One was Nickolaj and the other Martin. Since Dido Joe was born in 1884 or 1886 the birth date given for a brother called Nickolaj would make sense. I remember a Kryszcuk being listed as having died in the Ukrainian Army, but I'd have to search this out again.

My wife and I are travelling to western Ukraine and Poland this summer and are interested if there may be any connection
Thanks
Joe

Polonius3Threads: 1,005 Posts: 4,833 Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂	Jan 27, 12, 05:02 #22
While Krzyszczuk. Kryszczuk, Kryshchuk and suchlike trace back to Krzysztof, possibly alsdo Krzysztan, Krzczuk (used by one of the eaarlier posters of this thread) could have come from krzciuk, a dialetcal form of kciuk (thumb).

zkrzyszczuk

Feb 2, 12, 10:48 #23

Hello
My name is Zbigniew Krzyszczuk and I live in Lublin in east Poland. I was born near Uchanie in East Poland where still live my family (village Białowody). Actually I am working as soldier in Polish Land Forces. I am very interested get to know people who have surname KRZYSZCZUK and live around the world. My email - zkrzyszczuk@op.pl
I will be very grateful for the answer.
Thanks
Zbigniew Krzyszczuk.

Bud

Mar 29, 12, 01:06 #24

Greeting Zbigniew,

I am looking at my Grandfather's marriage license/certificate,as I type this note. His name was antone L. krzyszczuk, son of Leon and Mary Barczuk Krzyszczuk born Auguast 7, 1890 in Hostow, Poland.

My understanding is he left Poland, and arrived in Fort William Canada sometime around 1907. However, based on accounts of my father, Antone was 13, which would make his arrival into Ft William.....which puts the year at 1903.

Other than Antone's brother Nick, I can only recall mention of a sister named Kate, or Katherine

Does any of this sound familiar? FYI Antone's last surviving son Charles passed on Sunday 11, 2012...he was 82.

warmest regards,

Bud

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