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Kochanowski Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland and Belarus): habitational name for someone from Kochanów or Kochanowo both named from Polish kochać ‘to love’ (kochany ‘dear’).

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


Similar surnames: Kochanski, Kaczanowski, Kolanowski, Kalinowski, Kosakowski, Koprowski

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Where is the Kochanowski family from?

You can see how Kochanowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochanowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kochanowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Kochanowski families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kochanowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kochanowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochanowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kochanowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochanowski. 22% of Kochanowski men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kochanowski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochanowski were New Worker and New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    15%
  • Inspector
    15%
  • Picking
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kochanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochanowski 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Kochanowski. 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 782 military records available for the last name Kochanowski. For the veterans among your Kochanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochanowski lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kochanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kochanowski in 1944 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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