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Johnkowski Family History

Johnkowski 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: Bonkowski, Jankowski, Kosakowski, Frankowski, Polakowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Johnkowski family from?

You can see how Johnkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Johnkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Johnkowski family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnkowski's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Johnkowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johnkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Battery Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johnkowski. 100% of Johnkowski men worked as a Battery Boy. .

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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

  • Battery Boy
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Johnkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnkowski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Johnkowski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Johnkowski. For the veterans among your Johnkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnkowski lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Johnkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Johnkowski in 1981 was 58, and 70 in 1994.

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