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Usowski Family History

Usowski 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: Osowski, Turowski, Kosowski, Zukowski, Kukowski, Lisowski, Kasowski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usowski 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 Usowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Core Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Usowski. 100% of Usowski men worked as a Core Maker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Core Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Usowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usowski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Usowski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Usowski. For the veterans among your Usowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Usowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Usowski in 1968 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usowski 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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