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Serkowski Family History

Serkowski 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: Senkowski, Perkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Lepkowski, Sierakowski

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Where is the Serkowski family from?

You can see how Serkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Serkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Serkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Serkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serkowski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Serkowski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Serkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serkowski 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Serkowski. 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 67 military records available for the last name Serkowski. For the veterans among your Serkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serkowski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Serkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Serkowski in 1955 was 36, and 66 in 2003.

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