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Ognowski Family History

Ognowski Name 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: Ogonowski, Osowski, Orlowski, Sosnowski, Janowski, Olkowski, Rogowski

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ognowski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Ognowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ognowski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ognowski. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Ognowski. For the veterans among your Ognowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ognowski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ognowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ognowski in 1971 was 42, and 86 in 2001.

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