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Kochanowitz Family History

Kochanowitz 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: Kochanowski, Kochanski, Koplowitz, Janowitz, Romanowicz, Chenowith

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Where is the Kochanowitz family from?

You can see how Kochanowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochanowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kochanowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kochanowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kochanowitz families in 1920.
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What did your Kochanowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kochanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochanowitz 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kochanowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kochanowitz. For the veterans among your Kochanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochanowitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Kochanowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kochanowitz in 1971 was 84, and 72 in 1997.

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