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Dzikowski Family History

Dzikowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Dzikowo or Dzików.

It is derived from the Polish word dzik meaning ‘wild boar’.

The name features the possessive suffix -ów, which is often used in forming placenames.

This indicates a connection to a specific geographic location.

Such names reflect the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dzikowski family from?

You can see how Dzikowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dzikowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dzikowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Dzikowski families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dzikowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dzikowski families in 1880.
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What did your Dzikowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dzikowski. 36% of Dzikowski men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dzikowski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dzikowski were Carpenter and Machinist.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Dzikowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dzikowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dzikowski 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Dzikowski. 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 573 military records available for the last name Dzikowski. For the veterans among your Dzikowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dzikowski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dzikowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dzikowski in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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