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Sentkowski Family History

Sentkowski 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: Senkowski, Szatkowski, Sutkowski, Satkowski, Sitkowski, Benkowski

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Where is the Sentkowski family from?

You can see how Sentkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sentkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sentkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sentkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sentkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sentkowski. 100% of Sentkowski 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sentkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentkowski 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sentkowski. 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 131 military records available for the last name Sentkowski. For the veterans among your Sentkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentkowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sentkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sentkowski in 1956 was 42, and 86 in 2003.

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