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Kohowski Family History

Kohowski 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: Kosowski, Kotowski, Borowski, Koprowski, Kijowski, Osowski, Kozlowski

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Where is the Kohowski family from?

You can see how Kohowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kohowski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kohowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kohowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Kohowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohowski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kohowski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kohowski. For the veterans among your Kohowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohowski lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Kohowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kohowski in 1984 was 62, and 37 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohowski 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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