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Kowalenko Family History

Kowalenko 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: Kovalenko, Kowaleski, Kowalski, Kowalewski, Kovaleski, Kolanko

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Where is the Kowalenko family from?

You can see how Kowalenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalenko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kowalenko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Kowalenko families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowalenko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kowalenko families in 1911.
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What did your Kowalenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowalenko. 100% of Kowalenko men worked as a Cook and 100% of Kowalenko women worked as a 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

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kowalenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Kowalenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalenko 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Kowalenko. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kowalenko. For the veterans among your Kowalenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalenko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kowalenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kowalenko in 1964 was 54, and 94 in 2004.

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