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Lipowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lipowo, Lipowa, or Lipowe.

These places are named with an adjectival derivative of Polish lipa ‘lime tree’.

The name is indicative of the geographic and botanical significance in the areas it references.

Such naming conventions are common in both Polish and Jewish naming traditions.

Overall, Lipowo and its variants reflect a rich cultural heritage linked to the natural environment.

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


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Where is the Lipowski family from?

You can see how Lipowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipowski family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Lipowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lipowski families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lipowski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lipowski families in 1911.
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What did your Lipowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lipowski. 32% of Lipowski 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
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Lipowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipowski 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Lipowski. 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 508 military records available for the last name Lipowski. For the veterans among your Lipowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipowski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lipowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lipowski in 1948 was 41, and 89 in 2004.

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