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Kownaski Family History

Kownaski 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: Kownacki, Konarski, Kowalski, Kornacki, Kowski, Koski, Kosmalski

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Where is the Kownaski family from?

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

What did your Kownaski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Kownaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kownaski 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kownaski. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kownaski. For the veterans among your Kownaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kownaski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kownaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kownaski in 1970 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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