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Kowaleski Family History

Kowaleski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Kowalewski and a rare Polish variant of this name. Compare Kovaleski.

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


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Where is the Kowaleski family from?

You can see how Kowaleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowaleski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowaleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kowaleski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowaleski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kowaleski families in 1880.
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What did your Kowaleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowaleski. 43% of Kowaleski men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kowaleski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kowaleski were New Worker 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
    43%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

What Kowaleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kowaleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowaleski 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Kowaleski. 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 843 military records available for the last name Kowaleski. For the veterans among your Kowaleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowaleski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kowaleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kowaleski in 1948 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowaleski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowaleski 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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