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Horowski Family History

Horowski 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: Borowski, Zborowski, Borkowski, Turowski, Morawski, Koprowski

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Where is the Horowski family from?

You can see how Horowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Horowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Horowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horowski. 50% of Horowski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Trimmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Horowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horowski 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Horowski. 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 64 military records available for the last name Horowski. For the veterans among your Horowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Horowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Horowski in 1966 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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