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Kowinski Family History

Kowinski 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: Nowinski, Kocinski, Konwinski, Sowinski, Kozinski, Kolinski, Kopinski

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Where is the Kowinski family from?

You can see how Kowinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowinski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kowinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kowinski families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kowinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kowinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowinski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kowinski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Kowinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowinski 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Kowinski. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kowinski. For the veterans among your Kowinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kowinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kowinski in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

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