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Okonowski Family History

Okonowski 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, Kosowski, Bronowski, Sokolowski, Okonski, Klonowski

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Where is the Okonowski family from?

You can see how Okonowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okonowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Okonowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Okonowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Okonowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okonowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okonowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okonowski. 100% of Okonowski men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Okonowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okonowski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Okonowski. 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 33 military records available for the last name Okonowski. For the veterans among your Okonowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okonowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Okonowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Okonowski in 1963 was 75, and 49 in 2003.

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