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Kamowski Family History

Kamowski 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: Kasowski, Kamrowski, Kaminski, Sadowski, Rakowski, Kijowski

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Where is the Kamowski family from?

You can see how Kamowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kamowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kamowski families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kamowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kamowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamowski 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 Kamowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamowski. 24% of Kamowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kamowski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamowski were Farmer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%

What Kamowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Kamowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamowski 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kamowski. 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 85 military records available for the last name Kamowski. For the veterans among your Kamowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kamowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kamowski in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamowski 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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