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Maternowski Family History

Maternowski 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: Tarnowski, Malinowski, Markowski, Marcinowski, Karnowski, Stepnowski

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Where is the Maternowski family from?

You can see how Maternowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maternowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Maternowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Maternowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Maternowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maternowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maternowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maternowski. 55% of Maternowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maternowski women worked as a Presser. .

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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
    55%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Inspector
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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What Maternowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Maternowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maternowski 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Maternowski. 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 170 military records available for the last name Maternowski. For the veterans among your Maternowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maternowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maternowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maternowski in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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