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Dzwonkowski Family History

Dzwonkowski Surname 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: Ziolkowski, Dzikowski, Winkowski, Bonkowski, Dobkowski, Frankowski

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Where is the Dzwonkowski family from?

You can see how Dzwonkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dzwonkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dzwonkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dzwonkowski family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dzwonkowski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dzwonkowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dzwonkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dzwonkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dzwonkowski. 63% of Dzwonkowski 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
    63%
  • Baker
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

What Dzwonkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Dzwonkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dzwonkowski 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Dzwonkowski. 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 151 military records available for the last name Dzwonkowski. For the veterans among your Dzwonkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dzwonkowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dzwonkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dzwonkowski in 1964 was 74, and 49 in 2004.

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