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Kantowski Family History

Kantowski 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: Karbowski, Karnowski, Landowski, Pankowski, Kasowski, Janowski

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Where is the Kantowski family from?

You can see how Kantowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantowski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kantowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kantowski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kantowski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kantowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantowski 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 Kantowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kantowski. 42% of Kantowski 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
    42%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Repair Man
    12%

What Kantowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Kantowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantowski 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kantowski. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kantowski. For the veterans among your Kantowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kantowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kantowski in 1963 was 70, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kantowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantowski 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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