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Chowanski Family History

Chowanski Surname 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: Choinski, Polanski, Radwanski, Kowalski, Romanski, Nowinski

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Where is the Chowanski family from?

You can see how Chowanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowanski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chowanski families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Chowanski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chowanski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chowanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowanski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chowanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chowanski. 67% of Chowanski men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Assembler
    34%

What Chowanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Chowanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowanski 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Chowanski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Chowanski. For the veterans among your Chowanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowanski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Chowanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chowanski in 1968 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chowanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowanski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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