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Kowalcyk Family History

Kowalcyk 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: Kowalczyk, Kowalchuk, Kowalik, Kovalcik, Kowalick, Kowalski, Kopack

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Where is the Kowalcyk family from?

You can see how Kowalcyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalcyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kowalcyk families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kowalcyk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kowalcyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalcyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowalcyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowalcyk. 50% of Kowalcyk men worked as a Blacksmith. .

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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

  • Blacksmith
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Kowalcyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalcyk 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Kowalcyk. 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 146 military records available for the last name Kowalcyk. For the veterans among your Kowalcyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalcyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kowalcyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kowalcyk in 1963 was 47, and 85 in 2003.

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