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Kwistkowski Family History

Kwistkowski 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: Kwiatkowski, Swiatkowski, Witkowski, Kosakowski, Wilkowski, Winkowski

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Where is the Kwistkowski family from?

You can see how Kwistkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwistkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kwistkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kwistkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kwistkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwistkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kwistkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kwistkowski. 34% of Kwistkowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kwistkowski women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kwistkowski were Assembler and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Assembler
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Kwistkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Kwistkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwistkowski 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kwistkowski. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kwistkowski. For the veterans among your Kwistkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwistkowski lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Kwistkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kwistkowski in 1981 was 79, and 53 in 1995.

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