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Kowalis Family History

Kowalis 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: Kowalik, Kalis, Kowal, Kolis, Karalis, Kovalik, Kotalik, Kowall

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Where is the Kowalis family from?

You can see how Kowalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kowalis family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kowalis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kowalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowalis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Loader
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kowalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalis 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 Kowalis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kowalis. For the veterans among your Kowalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Kowalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kowalis in 1969 was 77, and 70 in 2001.

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