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Kwolek Family History

Kwolek Name Meaning

Altered form under German influence of Polish Chwałek (see Chwalek ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kolek, Walek, Wolk, Tworek, Krolik, Wolek, Bolek, Kolak, Wolak, Polek

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Where is the Kwolek family from?

You can see how Kwolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwolek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kwolek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Kwolek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kwolek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kwolek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwolek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kwolek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kwolek. 34% of Kwolek men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kwolek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kwolek were Truck Driver and Office Clerk. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Decorator
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Office Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Kwolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwolek 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Kwolek. 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 306 military records available for the last name Kwolek. For the veterans among your Kwolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwolek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kwolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kwolek in 1959 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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