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Zbikowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Żbikowski): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Żbik, Żbiki, or Żbików named with żbik ‘wildcat’.

These places are associated with the word for ‘wildcat’, which is also found as a personal name.

The name reflects a geographical origin, indicating a connection to the animal or the places linked to it.

Names like Żbikowski often carry historical significance related to the local fauna.

This suggests a possible cultural importance of the wildcat in Polish heritage and naming conventions.

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


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Where is the Zbikowski family from?

You can see how Zbikowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zbikowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zbikowski families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zbikowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zbikowski families in 1920.
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What did your Zbikowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zbikowski. 17% of Zbikowski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Zbikowski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zbikowski were Salesman and Proprietor.

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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
    17%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Zbikowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zbikowski 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Zbikowski. 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 391 military records available for the last name Zbikowski. For the veterans among your Zbikowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zbikowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zbikowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zbikowski in 1963 was 56, and 60 in 2004.

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