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Mankowski Family History

Mankowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Mańkowski): habitational name for someone from a place called Mańkowice or Mańkowo.

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


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Where is the Mankowski family from?

You can see how Mankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mankowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Mankowski families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mankowski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mankowski families in 1880.
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What did your Mankowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mankowski. 19% of Mankowski men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Mankowski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mankowski were Machinist and Dressmaker.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Dressmaker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankowski 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mankowski. 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 929 military records available for the last name Mankowski. For the veterans among your Mankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankowski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mankowski in 1960 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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