Kalinowski Family History

Kalinowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kalinowa, Kalinowo, Kalinów named with Polish kalina ‘snowball tree, guelder rose’ (a species of viburnum).

These places are derived from the rich natural flora of the region, specifically referencing the viburnum species that thrive there.

The term kalina reflects a connection to the landscape and the cultural significance of the tree in Polish heritage.

The use of habitational names indicates a historical link between individuals and their geographical origins.

See also Kalina for further context on the significance of the name and its uses in Polish culture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

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4K	Military Records
3K	Immigration Records
7K	Census and Voter Lists
8K	Member Trees

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Where is the Kalinowski family from?

You can see how Kalinowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalinowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalinowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kalinowski families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kalinowski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kalinowski families in 1880.

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What did your Kalinowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalinowski. 27% of Kalinowski men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Kalinowski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalinowski were Farmer and Saleslady.

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Laborer

27%

Machinist

New worker

Farmer

Seamstress

New worker

Housewife

Saleslady

What Kalinowski family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7K census records available for the last name Kalinowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalinowski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Kalinowski. 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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Military Records

There are 4K military records available for the last name Kalinowski. For the veterans among your Kalinowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalinowski lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kalinowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kalinowski in 1943 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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Kalinowski Surname Meaning

These places are derived from the rich natural flora of the region, specifically referencing the viburnum species that thrive there.

The term kalina reflects a connection to the landscape and the cultural significance of the tree in Polish heritage.

The use of habitational names indicates a historical link between individuals and their geographical origins.

See also Kalina for further context on the significance of the name and its uses in Polish culture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Kalinowski family from?

What did your Kalinowski ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

27%

Machinist

New worker

Farmer

Seamstress

New worker

Housewife

Saleslady

What Kalinowski family records will you find?

What is the average Kalinowski lifespan?

Kalinowski Family History

Kalinowski Surname Meaning

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Kalinowski Surname Meaning

40,000 record(s) for Kalinowski

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Where is the Kalinowski family from?

What did your Kalinowski ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Kalinowski family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kalinowski lifespan?

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