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Kowalchik Family History

Kowalchik Surname Meaning

The Americanized form of Slovak and Czech Kovalčík and Kovalčik can also be observed in the variant Kovalcik.

Additionally, the name has roots in Polish and Rusyn populations from Poland, where it appears as Kowalczyk.

In Belorussian and Ukrainian contexts, the name takes the form Kovalchik.

Each of these variations reflects the cultural and linguistic influences present in different regions.

This diversity showcases the evolution of surnames as they adapt to new environments and communities.

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


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Where is the Kowalchik family from?

You can see how Kowalchik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalchik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Kowalchik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kowalchik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kowalchik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalchik 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 Kowalchik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowalchik. 69% of Kowalchik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kowalchik women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kowalchik were Farmer and Packer.

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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
    69%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Kowalchik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Kowalchik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalchik 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Kowalchik. 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 187 military records available for the last name Kowalchik. For the veterans among your Kowalchik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalchik lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kowalchik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kowalchik in 1958 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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