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Kawski Family History

Kawski 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: Rawski, Kanski, Kowski, Koski, Kawai, Kasai, Kaske, Laski, Rajski

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Where is the Kawski family from?

You can see how Kawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kawski families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kawski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawski 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 Kawski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Worker and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawski. 50% of Kawski men worked as a Farm Worker and 100% of Kawski women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farm Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Kawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawski 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kawski. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kawski. For the veterans among your Kawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kawski in 1966 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kawski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawski 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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