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Kwasnik Name Meaning

Polish (Kwaśnik): nickname for someone with an acerbic manner from kwas ‘acid’.

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


Similar surnames: Kwasny, Lesnik, Konik, Wasik, Krajnik, Kuznik, Kosik, Krupnik

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Where is the Kwasnik family from?

You can see how Kwasnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwasnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kwasnik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kwasnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kwasnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwasnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kwasnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kwasnik. 38% of Kwasnik men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kwasnik women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kwasnik were Clerk and Cutter. .

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Dyer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Packer
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Cutter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Kwasnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwasnik 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Kwasnik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 401 military records available for the last name Kwasnik. For the veterans among your Kwasnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwasnik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kwasnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kwasnik in 1962 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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