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Fijalkowski Family History

Fijalkowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Fijałkowski) is a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Fijałkowo, for example in Masovian and Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeships. These places are named with the nickname Fijałek or Fijałka, which is derived from the Polish word fijałek meaning 'violet'.

The name also comes from the personal name Fijałek, which serves as the origin for the surname.

The suffix -owski is commonly used in Polish surnames, indicating a connection to a place or geographical location.

It is worth noting that the surname can also be compared to similar names, such as Fialkowski.

This classification highlights the rich etymological background of Polish surnames and their ties to personal and geographical identifiers.

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


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Where is the Fijalkowski family from?

You can see how Fijalkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fijalkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Fijalkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fijalkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fijalkowski families in 1920.
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What did your Fijalkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fijalkowski. 32% of Fijalkowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fijalkowski women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fijalkowski were Shipping Clerk and 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
    32%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Fijalkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Fijalkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fijalkowski 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Fijalkowski. 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 183 military records available for the last name Fijalkowski. For the veterans among your Fijalkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fijalkowski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fijalkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fijalkowski in 1952 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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