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Michalkowsky Family History

Michalkowsky 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: Michalowski, Michalsky, Fijalkowski, Michalski, Bialkowski, Milkowski

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Where is the Michalkowsky family from?

You can see how Michalkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalkowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Michalkowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Michalkowsky families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Michalkowsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Michalkowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michalkowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michalkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michalkowsky. 100% of Michalkowsky 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
    100%

What Michalkowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Michalkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalkowsky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Michalkowsky. 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 70 military records available for the last name Michalkowsky. For the veterans among your Michalkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalkowsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Michalkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Michalkowsky in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michalkowsky 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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