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Ogonowski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Ogonowo in Masovian Voivodeship or Ogonów in Silesian Voivodeship or any of several places so called in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. All are named with ogon ‘tail’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ogrodowski, Zdanowski, Wnorowski, Klonowski, Ulanowski, Iwanowski

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Where is the Ogonowski family from?

You can see how Ogonowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogonowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ogonowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ogonowski families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ogonowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ogonowski families in 1920.
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What did your Ogonowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogonowski. 31% of Ogonowski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ogonowski women worked as a Sewing Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogonowski were Painter and Teacher. .

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Ogonowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogonowski 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Ogonowski. 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 304 military records available for the last name Ogonowski. For the veterans among your Ogonowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogonowski lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ogonowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ogonowski in 1946 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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