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Kawalski Family History

Kawalski 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: Kowalski, Pawelski, Walski, Kawasaki, Kovalski, Rafalski, Kowalske

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Where is the Kawalski family from?

You can see how Kawalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawalski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kawalski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kawalski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kawalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kawalski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawalski 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 Kawalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawalski. 37% of Kawalski men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Kawalski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kawalski were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    37%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Seamstress
    6%

What Kawalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kawalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawalski 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Kawalski. 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 294 military records available for the last name Kawalski. For the veterans among your Kawalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawalski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kawalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kawalski in 1968 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawalski 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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