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Kowpak Family History

Kowpak 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: Kozak, Kwak, Kobak, Kopas, Kopa, Kopack, Kosak, Nowak, Korsak, Kolak

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Where is the Kowpak family from?

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

What did your Kowpak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Kowpak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowpak 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kowpak. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kowpak. For the veterans among your Kowpak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowpak lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Kowpak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kowpak in 1983 was 62, and 70 in 1999.

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