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Magowski Family History

Magowski 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: Makowski, Lagowski, Zagorski, Sadowski, Rakowski, Markowski, Majewski

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Where is the Magowski family from?

You can see how Magowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Magowski families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Magowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Magowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Magowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magowski 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Magowski. 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 Magowski. For the veterans among your Magowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magowski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Magowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Magowski in 1974 was 78, and 82 in 1978.

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