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Kawczak Family History

Kawczak 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: Krawczak, Barczak, Krawczyk, Walczak, Kaschak, Matczak, Janczak

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Where is the Kawczak family from?

You can see how Kawczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kawczak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kawczak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kawczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawczak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kawczak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kawczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawczak 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kawczak. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kawczak. For the veterans among your Kawczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawczak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Kawczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kawczak in 1969 was 72, and 64 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawczak 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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