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Mankowsky Family History

Mankowsky 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: Mankowski, Makowsky, Markowski, Mackowski, Makovsky, Makowski

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Where is the Mankowsky family from?

You can see how Mankowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mankowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mankowsky families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Mankowsky's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Mankowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mankowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mankowsky. 50% of Mankowsky men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Engineer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Mankowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankowsky 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Mankowsky. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mankowsky. For the veterans among your Mankowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mankowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mankowsky in 1966 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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