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Krygowski Family History

Krygowski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Kryg.

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


Similar surnames: Krzykowski, Krukowski, Rykowski, Bykowski, Karnowski, Gronowski

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Where is the Krygowski family from?

You can see how Krygowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krygowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Krygowski families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Krygowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krygowski families in 1920.
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What did your Krygowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Olive Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krygowski. 69% of Krygowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Krygowski women worked as an Olive Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krygowski were New Worker and Maid. .

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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
    69%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Olive Packer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Krygowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krygowski 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Krygowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Krygowski. For the veterans among your Krygowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krygowski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Krygowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Krygowski in 1953 was 50, and 56 in 2004.

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