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Hojnowski Family History

Hojnowski Surname Meaning

Polish: rare variant and an Americanized form of Chojnowski.

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


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Where is the Hojnowski family from?

You can see how Hojnowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hojnowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Hojnowski families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hojnowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hojnowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hojnowski 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 Hojnowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hojnowski. 74% of Hojnowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hojnowski women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hojnowski were Truck Driver and 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
    74%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Hojnowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Hojnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hojnowski 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Hojnowski. 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 359 military records available for the last name Hojnowski. For the veterans among your Hojnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hojnowski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hojnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hojnowski in 1953 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hojnowski 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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