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Carnowski Family History

Carnowski 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: Tarnowski, Karnowski, Zarnowski, Sarnowski, Czarnowski, Markowski

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Where is the Carnowski family from?

You can see how Carnowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carnowski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carnowski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Carnowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Carnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnowski 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Carnowski. 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 4 military records available for the last name Carnowski. For the veterans among your Carnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnowski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Carnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Carnowski in 1974 was 65, and 83 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnowski 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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