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Kwasny Family History

Kwasny Surname Meaning

Polish (Kwaśny): nickname for a sour-faced individual from kwaśny ‘sour peevish’ from kwas ‘acid’.

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


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Where is the Kwasny family from?

You can see how Kwasny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwasny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kwasny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kwasny families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kwasny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kwasny families in 1891.
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What did your Kwasny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kwasny. 45% of Kwasny men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kwasny women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kwasny were Tailor and Packer.

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Knitter
    5%
  • Tailor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kwasny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwasny 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Kwasny. 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 621 military records available for the last name Kwasny. For the veterans among your Kwasny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwasny lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kwasny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kwasny in 1955 was 47, and 75 in 2003.

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