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Kilkowski Family History

Kilkowski 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: Wilkowski, Milkowski, Kalkowski, Falkowski, Ziolkowski, Kijowski

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Where is the Kilkowski family from?

You can see how Kilkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kilkowski families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kilkowski's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kilkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Kilkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilkowski 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kilkowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Kilkowski. For the veterans among your Kilkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilkowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kilkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kilkowski in 1962 was 81, and 67 in 2001.

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