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Japkowski Family History

Japkowski 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: Jaskowski, Jankowski, Jackowski, Falkowski, Rakowski, Markowski

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Where is the Japkowski family from?

You can see how Japkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Japkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Japkowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Japkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Japkowski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Japkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Japkowski 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Japkowski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Japkowski. For the veterans among your Japkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Japkowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Japkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Japkowski in 1964 was 44, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Japkowski 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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