Kawalek Family History

Kawalek 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: Kawalec, Kanarek, Walek, Kahanek, Chwalek, Kowalik, Pawelek, Kwolek, Karasek, Kanaley

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
168	Military Records
495	Immigration Records
410	Census and Voter Lists
185	Member Trees

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Where is the Kawalek family from?

You can see how Kawalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kawalek families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kawalek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kawalek families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawalek 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 Kawalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawalek. 72% of Kawalek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kawalek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kawalek were Farm laborer and 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.

Laborer

72%

Farmer

15%

Farm laborer

15%

Stenographer

50%

Laborer

50%

What Kawalek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 410 census records available for the last name Kawalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawalek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 495 immigration records available for the last name Kawalek. 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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Military Records

There are 168 military records available for the last name Kawalek. For the veterans among your Kawalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawalek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kawalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kawalek in 1964 was 78, and 55 in 2003.

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Kawalek Surname Meaning

Where is the Kawalek family from?

What did your Kawalek ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

72%

Farmer

15%

Farm laborer

15%

Stenographer

50%

Laborer

50%

What Kawalek family records will you find?

What is the average Kawalek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kawalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kawalek in 1964 was 78, and 55 in 2003.

Kawalek Family History

Kawalek Surname Meaning

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Kawalek Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Kawalek

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Where is the Kawalek family from?

What did your Kawalek ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Kawalek family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kawalek family history

What is the average Kawalek lifespan?

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