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Tranowski Family History

Tranowski 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, Rakowski, Frankowski, Baranowski, Grabowski, Zdanowski

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Where is the Tranowski family from?

You can see how Tranowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tranowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tranowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tranowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tranowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coil Winder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tranowski. 100% of Tranowski men worked as a Coil Winder. .

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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

  • Coil Winder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Tranowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranowski 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tranowski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tranowski. For the veterans among your Tranowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranowski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Tranowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tranowski in 1974 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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