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Krankowski Family History

Krankowski 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: Frankowski, Krakowski, Rakowski, Stankowski, Pankowski, Ratkowski

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Where is the Krankowski family from?

You can see how Krankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krankowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Krankowski families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Krankowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krankowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krankowski 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 Krankowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krankowski. 50% of Krankowski 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Krankowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Krankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krankowski 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Krankowski. 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 63 military records available for the last name Krankowski. For the veterans among your Krankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krankowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Krankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Krankowski in 1966 was 62, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krankowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krankowski 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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