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Kowac Family History

Kowac 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: Kovac, Kowal, Kozak, Kosar, Korab, Kozar, Kwak, Kopec, Kotas, Kawai

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Where is the Kowac family from?

You can see how Kowac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowac family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kowac families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowac's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kowac families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowac ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kowac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowac 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kowac. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kowac. For the veterans among your Kowac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowac lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kowac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kowac in 1967 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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