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Kwitkowski Family History

Kwitkowski 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: Kwiatkowski, Witkowski, Wilkowski, Swiatkowski, Winkowski, Witowski

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Where is the Kwitkowski family from?

You can see how Kwitkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwitkowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kwitkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kwitkowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kwitkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kwitkowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwitkowski 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 Kwitkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kwitkowski. 72% of Kwitkowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Kwitkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Kwitkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwitkowski 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Kwitkowski. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kwitkowski. For the veterans among your Kwitkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwitkowski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Kwitkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kwitkowski in 1958 was 60, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kwitkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kwitkowski 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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