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Kowba Family History

Kowba 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: Korba, Koba, Kolba, Kouba, Kaba, Kobe, Kolb, Kobza, Korda, Koga

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Where is the Kowba family from?

You can see how Kowba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kowba families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kowba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kowba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowba ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kowba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowba 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kowba. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kowba. For the veterans among your Kowba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowba lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kowba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kowba in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 2000.

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