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Maskowski Family History

Maskowski 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: Markowski, Laskowski, Mackowski, Makowski, Majkowski, Maslowski

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Where is the Maskowski family from?

You can see how Maskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Maskowski families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Maskowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maskowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maskowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maskowski. 43% of Maskowski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Handyman
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Maskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskowski 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Maskowski. 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 62 military records available for the last name Maskowski. For the veterans among your Maskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Maskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Maskowski in 1968 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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