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Karnowski Family History

Karnowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Karnowo in Nakło nad Notecią County in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship.

The vast majority of the bearers of this surname live in Nakło and neighboring counties.

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


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Where is the Karnowski family from?

You can see how Karnowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karnowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Karnowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karnowski families in 1880.
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What did your Karnowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karnowski. 46% of Karnowski men worked as a 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Score Keeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnowski 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Karnowski. 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 578 military records available for the last name Karnowski. For the veterans among your Karnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnowski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Karnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Karnowski in 1959 was 54, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnowski 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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