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Monkowski Family History

Monkowski 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: Bonkowski, Mankowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Mosakowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Monkowski family from?

You can see how Monkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monkowski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Monkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Monkowski family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Monkowski's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Monkowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monkowski 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 Monkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monkowski. 34% of Monkowski 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
    34%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Monkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Monkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monkowski 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Monkowski. 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 110 military records available for the last name Monkowski. For the veterans among your Monkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monkowski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Monkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Monkowski in 1959 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monkowski 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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