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Miskowski Family History

Miskowski 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: Mikowski, Milkowski, Markowski, Wilkowski, Mosakowski, Laskowski

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Where is the Miskowski family from?

You can see how Miskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miskowski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Miskowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Miskowski families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Miskowski's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Miskowski families in 1891.
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What did your Miskowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miskowski. 82% of Miskowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    82%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Miskowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Miskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskowski 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Miskowski. 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 91 military records available for the last name Miskowski. For the veterans among your Miskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Miskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Miskowski in 1965 was 66, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miskowski 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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