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Kanowski Family History

Kanowski 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: Karnowski, Kasowski, Janowski, Danowski, Sadowski, Tarnowski

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Where is the Kanowski family from?

You can see how Kanowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kanowski families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kanowski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanowski 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 Kanowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanowski. 56% of Kanowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanowski women worked as an Operator.

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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
    56%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Assembler
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Kanowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanowski 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Kanowski. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kanowski. For the veterans among your Kanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanowski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kanowski in 1957 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanowski 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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