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Demkowski Family History

Demkowski 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: Dembowski, Dzikowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski, Dabkowski, Perkowski

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Where is the Demkowski family from?

You can see how Demkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Demkowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Demkowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Demkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demkowski 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 Demkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demkowski. 47% of Demkowski 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
    47%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Section Man
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Demkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demkowski 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Demkowski. 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 119 military records available for the last name Demkowski. For the veterans among your Demkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demkowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Demkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Demkowski in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demkowski 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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