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Adamkowski Family History

Adamkowski 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: Dabkowski, Falkowski, Rakowski, Frankowski, Markowski, Szatkowski

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Where is the Adamkowski family from?

You can see how Adamkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Adamkowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Adamkowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Adamkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamkowski 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 Adamkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adamkowski. 50% of Adamkowski men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Adamkowski women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Adamkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Adamkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamkowski 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Adamkowski. 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 73 military records available for the last name Adamkowski. For the veterans among your Adamkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamkowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Adamkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Adamkowski in 1962 was 79, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamkowski 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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