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Kowleski Family History

Kowleski 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: Kowaleski, Poleski, Kowalski, Kowalewski, Kovaleski, Koloski, Oleski

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Where is the Kowleski family from?

You can see how Kowleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowleski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kowleski family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowleski's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Kowleski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowleski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowleski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kowleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowleski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kowleski. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kowleski. For the veterans among your Kowleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowleski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2000, in the United States, Kowleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kowleski in 1949 was 47, and 74 in 2000.

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