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Kowker Family History

Kowker 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: Koker, Bowker, Kolker, Kooker, Gower, Power, Kerker, Kober, Kopper

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Where is the Kowker family from?

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

What did your Kowker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowker. 100% of Kowker men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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What Kowker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kowker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kowker. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kowker. For the veterans among your Kowker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kowker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kowker in 1962 was 62, and 59 in 2000.

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