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Kornowski Family History

Kornowski 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: Karnowski, Korkowski, Borowski, Tarnowski, Borkowski, Koprowski

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Where is the Kornowski family from?

You can see how Kornowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kornowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kornowski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kornowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kornowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornowski 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 Kornowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kornowski. 13% of Kornowski men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Kornowski women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Machinist
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kornowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Kornowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornowski 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Kornowski. 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 195 military records available for the last name Kornowski. For the veterans among your Kornowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornowski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kornowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kornowski in 1951 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kornowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kornowski 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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