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Mieszkowski Family History

Mieszkowski 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: Mieczkowski, Myszkowski, Sieczkowski, Pienkowski, Mosakowski

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Where is the Mieszkowski family from?

You can see how Mieszkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieszkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mieszkowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mieszkowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mieszkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mieszkowski 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 Mieszkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mieszkowski. 67% of Mieszkowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mieszkowski 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Private
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mieszkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Mieszkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieszkowski 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Mieszkowski. 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 149 military records available for the last name Mieszkowski. For the veterans among your Mieszkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mieszkowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mieszkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mieszkowski in 1967 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mieszkowski 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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