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Takowsky Family History

Takowsky 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: Makowsky, Rakowsky, Rakowski, Makovsky, Makowski, Tarkowski, Zakowski

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Where is the Takowsky family from?

You can see how Takowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Takowsky family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Takowsky's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Takowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Takowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takowsky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Takowsky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Takowsky. For the veterans among your Takowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takowsky lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Takowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Takowsky in 1994 was 44, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takowsky 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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