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Kowarsch Family History

Kowarsch 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: Karsch, Kowatch, Kirsch, Howarth, Dorsch, Kapsch, Konarski, Morsch

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Where is the Kowarsch family from?

You can see how Kowarsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowarsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowarsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kowarsch families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowarsch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kowarsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowarsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowarsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowarsch. 100% of Kowarsch women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Kowarsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowarsch 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kowarsch. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kowarsch. For the veterans among your Kowarsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowarsch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kowarsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kowarsch in 1953 was 45, and 85 in 2003.

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