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Iwanski Family History

Iwanski Surname Meaning

Polish (Iwański) is a habitational name for someone from Iwańsk, which refers to two villages now located in northern Belarus. The name may also be associated with Iwaniska in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Iwany in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Iwanie (now Iwonie) in Łódź Voivodeship, or Iwanki in Podlaskie Voivodeship.

These places are all named after the personal name Iwan. The naming convention combines the personal name Iwan with the suffix -ski, which is common in Polish surnames often indicating geographical or familial origins.

The use of the suffix -ski typically denotes a connection to a specific location or ancestry, thereby distinguishing individuals from their geographic roots.

This naming practice reflects both the cultural significance of personal names and the connection to land in Polish heritage.

Overall, the Iwański surname encapsulates a rich history and geographical diversity within Poland and its neighboring regions.

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


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You can see how Iwanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwanski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Iwanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Iwanski families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Iwanski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Iwanski families in 1920.
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What did your Iwanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iwanski. 27% of Iwanski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Iwanski women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iwanski were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    25%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Iwanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Iwanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwanski 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Iwanski. 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 509 military records available for the last name Iwanski. For the veterans among your Iwanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwanski lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Iwanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Iwanski in 1944 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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