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Strankowski Family History

Strankowski 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: Stankowski, Frankowski, Strzalkowski, Stachowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Strankowski family from?

You can see how Strankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strankowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Strankowski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strankowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Strankowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strankowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strankowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Strankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strankowski 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Strankowski. 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 19 military records available for the last name Strankowski. For the veterans among your Strankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strankowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Strankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strankowski in 1968 was 79, and 79 in 2001.

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