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Kowalowski Family History

Kowalowski 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: Kowalewski, Kowalkowski, Kosakowski, Kowalski, Kozlowski, Kotlowski

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Where is the Kowalowski family from?

You can see how Kowalowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kowalowski families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kowalowski's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kowalowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowalowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowalowski. 40% of Kowalowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kowalowski women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%
  • Millwright
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Kowalowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalowski 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Kowalowski. 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 Kowalowski. For the veterans among your Kowalowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kowalowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kowalowski in 1963 was 77, and 65 in 2002.

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