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Kowalsky Family History

Kowalsky Name Meaning

Altered form of Polish Kowalski and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. Compare Kovalsky .

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


Similar surnames: Kovalsky, Kovalski, Rogalsky, Polansky, Podolsky, Rozansky, Kolinsky

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Where is the Kowalsky family from?

You can see how Kowalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowalsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Kowalsky families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kowalsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kowalsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowalsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kowalsky. 100% of Kowalsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kowalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalsky 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 Kowalsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kowalsky. For the veterans among your Kowalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalsky lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kowalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kowalsky in 1946 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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