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Kowolski Family History

Kowolski 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: Kowalski, Podolski, Wolski, Topolski, Sokolski, Kosowski, Kotowski

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Where is the Kowolski family from?

You can see how Kowolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowolski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowolski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kowolski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowolski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kowolski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowolski 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 Kowolski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowolski. 34% of Kowolski men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kowolski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kowolski were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Presser
    22%
  • Inspector
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Kowolski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Kowolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowolski 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kowolski. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kowolski. For the veterans among your Kowolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowolski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Kowolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kowolski in 1978 was 66, and 76 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowolski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowolski 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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