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Herkowski Family History

Herkowski 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: Perkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski, Tarkowski

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Where is the Herkowski family from?

You can see how Herkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Herkowski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Herkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkowski 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 Herkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herkowski. 100% of Herkowski men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Herkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkowski 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Herkowski. 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 48 military records available for the last name Herkowski. For the veterans among your Herkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Herkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Herkowski in 1967 was 58, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkowski 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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