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Murowski Family History

Murowski 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: Turowski, Zurowski, Murawski, Kurowski, Mirowski, Borowski, Markowski

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Where is the Murowski family from?

You can see how Murowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Murowski families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Murowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Murowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murowski 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 Murowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murowski. 28% of Murowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Murowski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murowski were Salesman and Laundress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%

What Murowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Murowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murowski 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Murowski. 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 Murowski. For the veterans among your Murowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Murowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murowski in 1966 was 81, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murowski 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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