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Landowski Family History

Landowski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Lądowski a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Ląd and Lądy named with Polish ląd ‘land’.

Jewish (from Poland): Polonized form of Landau.

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


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Where is the Landowski family from?

You can see how Landowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Landowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Landowski families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Landowski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Landowski families in 1911.
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What did your Landowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landowski. 36% of Landowski men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Landowski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landowski were Plumber and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Assembler
    9%
  • Plumber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Landowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landowski 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Landowski. 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 380 military records available for the last name Landowski. For the veterans among your Landowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Landowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Landowski in 1956 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landowski 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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