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Krasowski Family History

Krasowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from the villages of Krasowa Krasów or Krasowa.

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


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Where is the Krasowski family from?

You can see how Krasowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krasowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Krasowski families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Krasowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Krasowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krasowski 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 Krasowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krasowski. 26% of Krasowski men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Krasowski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krasowski were Tailor and Seamstress.

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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
    26%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Krasowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krasowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krasowski 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Krasowski. 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 775 military records available for the last name Krasowski. For the veterans among your Krasowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krasowski lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Krasowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krasowski in 1942 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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