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Kijewski Family History

Kijewski 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: Kijowski, Lijewski, Majewski, Rojewski, Zmijewski, Rajewski, Kujawski

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Where is the Kijewski family from?

You can see how Kijewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kijewski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kijewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kijewski families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kijewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kijewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kijewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kijewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kijewski. 60% of Kijewski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kijewski women worked as a Packer. .

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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What Kijewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Kijewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kijewski 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Kijewski. 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 173 military records available for the last name Kijewski. For the veterans among your Kijewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kijewski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kijewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kijewski in 1945 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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