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Kowalzek Family History

Kowalzek 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: Kowalik, Kowalke, Kowalick, Kowalczyk, Kowalski, Koelzer, Ksiazek

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Where is the Kowalzek family from?

You can see how Kowalzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kowalzek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kowalzek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kowalzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalzek 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 Kowalzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowalzek. 100% of Kowalzek men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Kowalzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Kowalzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalzek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kowalzek. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kowalzek. For the veterans among your Kowalzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalzek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kowalzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kowalzek in 1968 was 81, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowalzek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowalzek 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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