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Kowald Family History

Kowald 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: Howald, Kowal, Kowall, Oswald, Ewald, Howard, Wald, Coward, Koral

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Where is the Kowald family from?

You can see how Kowald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kowald families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kowald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kowald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowald ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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What Kowald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kowald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowald 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Kowald. 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 110 military records available for the last name Kowald. For the veterans among your Kowald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowald lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Kowald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kowald in 1961 was 60, and 91 in 2002.

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