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Kowalzyk Family History

Kowalzyk 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: Kowalczyk, Kowalik, Nowaczyk, Kowalick, Kowalski, Kowalchuk, Kowal

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Where is the Kowalzyk family from?

You can see how Kowalzyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalzyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kowalzyk family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kowalzyk's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Kowalzyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalzyk 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 Kowalzyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowalzyk. 72% of Kowalzyk men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Kowalzyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Kowalzyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalzyk 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kowalzyk. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kowalzyk. For the veterans among your Kowalzyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalzyk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Kowalzyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kowalzyk in 1967 was 55, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowalzyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowalzyk 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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