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Klonowski Family History

Klonowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Lithuania): habitational name for someone from a place called Klonów named with Polish klon ‘maple tree’.

The name is derived from the possessive suffix -ów, indicating a connection to the location.

Klonów denotes a specific area, emphasizing the importance of geographical identification in naming conventions.

This naming practice reflects the cultural and linguistic influences in Poland and Lithuania.

Overall, the name Klonów showcases the significance of nature in naming places and people.

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


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Where is the Klonowski family from?

You can see how Klonowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klonowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Klonowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Klonowski family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Klonowski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klonowski families in 1911.
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What did your Klonowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klonowski. 43% of Klonowski men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Klonowski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klonowski were Janitor and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klonowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klonowski 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Klonowski. 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 420 military records available for the last name Klonowski. For the veterans among your Klonowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klonowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klonowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klonowski in 1962 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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