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Kowalczk Family History

Kowalczk 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 Kowalczk family from?

You can see how Kowalczk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalczk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kowalczk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kowalczk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kowalczk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalczk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowalczk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Kowalczk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalczk 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kowalczk. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kowalczk. For the veterans among your Kowalczk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalczk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Kowalczk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kowalczk in 1965 was 71, and 75 in 2000.

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