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Kawecki Family History

Kawecki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kawcze or Kawki named with kawka ‘jackdaw’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kawecki family from?

You can see how Kawecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kawecki families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Kawecki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kawecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawecki 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 Kawecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawecki. 30% of Kawecki men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kawecki women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kawecki were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    30%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Kawecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kawecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawecki 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Kawecki. 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 582 military records available for the last name Kawecki. For the veterans among your Kawecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawecki lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kawecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kawecki in 1959 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kawecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawecki 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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