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Parkowski Family History

Parkowski 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: Markowski, Pankowski, Tarkowski, Palkowski, Perkowski, Falkowski

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Where is the Parkowski family from?

You can see how Parkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Parkowski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Parkowski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Parkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Parkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkowski 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Parkowski. 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 103 military records available for the last name Parkowski. For the veterans among your Parkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Parkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parkowski in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2001.

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