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Kowall Family History

Kowall Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Kowal ‘blacksmith’.

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


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Where is the Kowall family from?

You can see how Kowall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kowall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Kowall families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kowall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kowall families in 1891.
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What did your Kowall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowall. 26% of Kowall men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kowall women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kowall were Helper Tree Shop and Secretary.

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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
    26%
  • Hatter
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Helper Tree Shop
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kowall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowall 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Kowall. 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 516 military records available for the last name Kowall. For the veterans among your Kowall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kowall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kowall in 1961 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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