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Kropidlowski Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the nickname Kropidło from kropidło ‘aspergillum’ Old Polish ‘dropwort Filipendula vulgaris’. It is unlikely (but not impossible in some cases) that it originated from the placename Kropidło in Lesser Poland Voivodeship since the vast majority of the bearers of this surname live in region of Kashubia in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

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


Similar surnames: Krolikowski, Brodowski, Kotlowski, Kijowski, Ogrodowski, Kosakowski

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Where is the Kropidlowski family from?

You can see how Kropidlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kropidlowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kropidlowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kropidlowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kropidlowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kropidlowski families in 1880.
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What did your Kropidlowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kropidlowski. 29% of Kropidlowski men worked as a New Worker and 28% of Kropidlowski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kropidlowski were Common Laborer and Dressmaker. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    29%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Bartender
    10%
  • Common Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Dressmaker
    19%
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What Kropidlowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Kropidlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kropidlowski 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kropidlowski. 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 255 military records available for the last name Kropidlowski. For the veterans among your Kropidlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kropidlowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kropidlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kropidlowski in 1964 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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