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Sankowski Family History

Sankowski 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: Stankowski, Senkowski, Pankowski, Jankowski, Mankowski, Bankowski

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Where is the Sankowski family from?

You can see how Sankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sankowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sankowski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sankowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sankowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sankowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sankowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sankowski. 31% of Sankowski men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Sankowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Sankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankowski 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Sankowski. 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 204 military records available for the last name Sankowski. For the veterans among your Sankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sankowski in 1962 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sankowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankowski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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