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Karlowski Family History

Karlowski 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: Karbowski, Karnowski, Karwowski, Tarnowski, Markowski, Orlowski

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Where is the Karlowski family from?

You can see how Karlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Karlowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Karlowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karlowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlowski 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 Karlowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karlowski. 53% of Karlowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Karlowski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karlowski were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    53%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Karlowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Karlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlowski 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Karlowski. 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 117 military records available for the last name Karlowski. For the veterans among your Karlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Karlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Karlowski in 1966 was 60, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karlowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlowski 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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