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Michowski Family History

Michowski 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: Machowski, Cichowski, Michonski, Michalski, Mackowski, Mikowski

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Where is the Michowski family from?

You can see how Michowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Michowski families living in Indiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Michowski's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Michowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michowski. 43% of Michowski men worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Assembler
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Trimmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Michowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michowski 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Michowski. 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 28 military records available for the last name Michowski. For the veterans among your Michowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Michowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Michowski in 1966 was 57, and 67 in 2000.

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