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Kowak Family History

Kowak 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: Kozak, Kwak, Kobak, Kosak, Nowak, Kolak, Kowal, Kocak, Kosar, Korab

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Where is the Kowak family from?

You can see how Kowak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Kowak families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kowak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kowak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowak 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 Kowak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowak. 75% of Kowak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kowak women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kowak were Machinist and New Worker.

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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
    75%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Kowak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Kowak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowak 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Kowak. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kowak. For the veterans among your Kowak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowak lifespan?

Average Kowak life expectancy in 1999 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowak 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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