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Kowalska Family History

Kowalska 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: Kowalski, Kowalske, Kowalsky, Kovalsky, Kowalik, Kovalski, Kowalke

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Where is the Kowalska family from?

You can see how Kowalska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowalska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kowalska families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kowalska's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kowalska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalska 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 Kowalska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowalska. 43% of Kowalska men worked as a New Worker and 60% of Kowalska women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kowalska were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Kowalska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kowalska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalska 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kowalska. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kowalska. For the veterans among your Kowalska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kowalska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kowalska in 1964 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowalska 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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