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Malkowski Family History

Malkowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Małkowski): habitational name for someone from a place called Małkowo or Małków.

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


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Where is the Malkowski family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malkowski. 38% of Malkowski men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Malkowski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malkowski were Farmer and Machine Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    8%
  • Servant
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malkowski 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Malkowski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Malkowski. For the veterans among your Malkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malkowski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Malkowski in 1957 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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