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Pakowski Family History

Pakowski 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: Rakowski, Makowski, Pankowski, Palkowski, Zakowski, Sakowski

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Where is the Pakowski family from?

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

What did your Pakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pakowski. 43% of Pakowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pakowski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pakowski were Watchman and New Worker. .

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Watchman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Pakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakowski 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pakowski. 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 42 military records available for the last name Pakowski. For the veterans among your Pakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakowski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pakowski in 1970 was 89, and 46 in 2003.

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