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Kowalchuk Family History

Kowalchuk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Kowalczuk or Ukrainian and Jewish Kovalchuk.

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


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Where is the Kowalchuk family from?

You can see how Kowalchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kowalchuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kowalchuk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kowalchuk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kowalchuk families in 1920.
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What did your Kowalchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowalchuk. 43% of Kowalchuk men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kowalchuk women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kowalchuk were Proprietor and Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Grinder
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kowalchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalchuk 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Kowalchuk. 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 467 military records available for the last name Kowalchuk. For the veterans among your Kowalchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalchuk lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kowalchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kowalchuk in 1952 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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