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Kanowsky Family History

Kanowsky 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: Janowsky, Karnowski, Kasowski, Janowski, Danowski, Kanevsky, Sadowsky

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Where is the Kanowsky family from?

You can see how Kanowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kanowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kanowsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 15% of all the recorded Kanowsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanowsky 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 Kanowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanowsky. 56% of Kanowsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kanowsky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Upholster
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kanowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Kanowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanowsky 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Kanowsky. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kanowsky. For the veterans among your Kanowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kanowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kanowsky in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanowsky 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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