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Langowski Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Łęgowski a habitational name for someone from a place called Łęg Łęgi or Łęgowo named with łęg ‘water meadow’.

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


Similar surnames: Lagowski, Landowski, Ulanowski, Pankowski, Lazowski, Bankowski

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Where is the Langowski family from?

You can see how Langowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Langowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Langowski families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Langowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Langowski families in 1880.
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What did your Langowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langowski. 37% of Langowski men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Langowski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langowski were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Langowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langowski 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Langowski. 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 717 military records available for the last name Langowski. For the veterans among your Langowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langowski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Langowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Langowski in 1955 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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