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Charkowski Family History

Charkowski 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: Markowski, Cackowski, Czajkowski, Tarkowski, Czarnowski, Falkowski

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Where is the Charkowski family from?

You can see how Charkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Charkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Charkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Charkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Charkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Charkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Paper Mill were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charkowski. 67% of Charkowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Charkowski women worked as a Paper Mill. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Finisher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Paper Mill
    100%
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What Charkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Charkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charkowski 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Charkowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Charkowski. For the veterans among your Charkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Charkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Charkowski in 1963 was 74, and 60 in 2003.

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