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Kowilich Family History

Kowilich 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: Kolich, Kowalick, Polich, Milich, Freilich, Kalich, Kulich, Kosich

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Where is the Kowilich family from?

You can see how Kowilich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowilich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kowilich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowilich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kowilich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowilich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Kowilich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowilich 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kowilich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kowilich. For the veterans among your Kowilich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowilich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kowilich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kowilich in 1966 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowilich 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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