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Kardowski Family History

Kardowski 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, Karwowski, Sadowski, Tarnowski, Markowski

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Where is the Kardowski family from?

You can see how Kardowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kardowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kardowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kardowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kardowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kardowski 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 Kardowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kardowski. 100% of Kardowski women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kardowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kardowski 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kardowski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kardowski. For the veterans among your Kardowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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