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Krakowiak Family History

Krakowiak Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from the city of Kraków.

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


Similar surnames: Krakowski, Krakower, Satkowiak, Krakow, Krukowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Krakowiak family from?

You can see how Krakowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krakowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Krakowiak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Krakowiak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krakowiak families in 1920.
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What did your Krakowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krakowiak. 58% of Krakowiak 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Cusheonist
    8%
  • Wood Borer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Krakowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krakowiak 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Krakowiak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 251 military records available for the last name Krakowiak. For the veterans among your Krakowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krakowiak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krakowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krakowiak in 1962 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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