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Kielbowicz Family History

Kielbowicz 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: Pietrowicz, Liebowitz, Lewkowicz, Klimowicz, Leibowitz, Kaplowitz

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Where is the Kielbowicz family from?

You can see how Kielbowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kielbowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kielbowicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kielbowicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kielbowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kielbowicz 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 Kielbowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kielbowicz. 40% of Kielbowicz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kielbowicz women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kielbowicz were Tobacco Assertor and Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Tobacco Assertor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kielbowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Kielbowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kielbowicz 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Kielbowicz. 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 Kielbowicz. For the veterans among your Kielbowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kielbowicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kielbowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kielbowicz in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kielbowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kielbowicz 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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