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Lignowski Family History

Lignowski 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: Lipowski, Lisowski, Lagowski, Tarnowski, Malinowski, Kijowski

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Where is the Lignowski family from?

You can see how Lignowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lignowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lignowski family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lignowski's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Lignowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lignowski 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 Lignowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lignowski. 43% of Lignowski 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
    43%
  • Counterman
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Lignowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Lignowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lignowski 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Lignowski. 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 102 military records available for the last name Lignowski. For the veterans among your Lignowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lignowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lignowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lignowski in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lignowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lignowski 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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