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Krokowski Family History

Krokowski 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: Krukowski, Krakowski, Rakowski, Kosowski, Bronowski, Kukowski

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Where is the Krokowski family from?

You can see how Krokowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krokowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Krokowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Krokowski families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Krokowski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Krokowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krokowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krokowski ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Krokowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krokowski 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Krokowski. 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 187 military records available for the last name Krokowski. For the veterans among your Krokowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krokowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krokowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Krokowski in 1962 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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