This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kachnowski family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kachnowski Family History

Kachnowski 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: Kalinowski, Karnowski, Kochanowski, Kaczkowski, Machowski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kachnowski family from?

You can see how Kachnowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kachnowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kachnowski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kachnowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kachnowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kachnowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kachnowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kachnowski. 50% of Kachnowski men worked as an Assembler.

View Census Data for Kachnowski | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kachnowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Kachnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kachnowski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kachnowski

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Kachnowski. 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.

View all Kachnowski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Kachnowski. For the veterans among your Kachnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kachnowski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kachnowski family history

Discover More

What is the average Kachnowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kachnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kachnowski in 1963 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kachnowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kachnowski 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kachnowski family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial