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Kowaki Family History

Kowaki 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: Kowski, Kozak, Koski, Kwak, Kawai, Kobak, Osaki, Kowalski, Kosak

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Where is the Kowaki family from?

You can see how Kowaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowaki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kowaki families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kowaki family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowaki's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kowaki families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kowaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowaki 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kowaki. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kowaki. For the veterans among your Kowaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowaki lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Kowaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kowaki in 1989 was 95, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowaki 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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