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Lojewski Family History

Lojewski Surname Meaning

Polish (Łojewski): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Łoje or Łojewo named with łój ‘tallow suet’.

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


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Where is the Lojewski family from?

You can see how Lojewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lojewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lojewski families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lojewski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Lojewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lojewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lojewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lojewski. 34% of Lojewski men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Lojewski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lojewski were Chauffeur and Dress Maker.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Chauffeur
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    50%

What Lojewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Lojewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lojewski 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Lojewski. 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 461 military records available for the last name Lojewski. For the veterans among your Lojewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lojewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lojewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lojewski in 1963 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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