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Korkowski Family History

Korkowski Surname Meaning

Polish: surname coined to look like a habitational name but in fact a nickname from korek ‘cork (in a bottle)’.

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


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Where is the Korkowski family from?

You can see how Korkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Korkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Korkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Korkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Korkowski families in 1920.
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What did your Korkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korkowski. 25% of Korkowski men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Korkowski women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korkowski were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farm Work
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

What Korkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Korkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korkowski 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Korkowski. 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 128 military records available for the last name Korkowski. For the veterans among your Korkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korkowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Korkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Korkowski in 1962 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

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