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Kowals Family History

Kowals 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: Kowal, Kowall, Kotas, Koral, Kopas, Kowalski, Howald, Kokal, Gowans

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Where is the Kowals family from?

You can see how Kowals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowals family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowals families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kowals family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowals's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kowals families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowals 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 48 census records available for the last name Kowals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowals 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kowals. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kowals. For the veterans among your Kowals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowals lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Kowals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kowals in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowals 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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