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Kowaski Family History

Kowaski 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: Kowalski, Kowski, Koski, Konarski, Kotarski, Kownacki, Tomaski

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Where is the Kowaski family from?

You can see how Kowaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kowaski families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kowaski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kowaski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowaski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowaski. 60% of Kowaski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kowaski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kowaski were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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What Kowaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Kowaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowaski 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kowaski. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kowaski. For the veterans among your Kowaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowaski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kowaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kowaski in 1971 was 78, and 84 in 2002.

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