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Charnowski Family History

Charnowski 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: Czarnowski, Tarnowski, Karnowski, Chojnowski, Zarnowski, Sarnowski

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Where is the Charnowski family from?

You can see how Charnowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Charnowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Charnowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Charnowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnowski 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 Charnowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Charnowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Charnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnowski 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Charnowski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Charnowski. For the veterans among your Charnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Charnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Charnowski in 1956 was 46, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charnowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnowski 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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