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Latkowski Family History

Latkowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Latków in Łódź and Masovian voivodeships, Latkowa in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, or Latkowo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, all named with the nickname Latek (from Old Polish lato ‘summer’; see Lato).

Polish (Łatkowski): from the nickname Łatek, Łatko, or Łatka derived from łata ‘patch’ (see Latka) + the surname ending -owski.

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


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Where is the Latkowski family from?

You can see how Latkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Latkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Latkowski families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Latkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Latkowski families in 1920.
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What did your Latkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latkowski. 40% of Latkowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Latkowski women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Latkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latkowski 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Latkowski. 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 130 military records available for the last name Latkowski. For the veterans among your Latkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latkowski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Latkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Latkowski in 1958 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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