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Larkowski Family History

Larkowski 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: Markowski, Laskowski, Tarkowski, Latkowski, Falkowski, Tarnowski

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Where is the Larkowski family from?

You can see how Larkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Larkowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 19% of all the recorded Larkowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Larkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larkowski 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 Larkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larkowski. 24% of Larkowski men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Larkowski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larkowski were Farming and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Larkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Larkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larkowski 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Larkowski. 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 66 military records available for the last name Larkowski. For the veterans among your Larkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larkowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Larkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Larkowski in 1965 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larkowski 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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