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Kowert Family History

Kowert 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: Gower, Power, Kober, Rowett, Bower, Robert, Tower, Mower, Koper

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Where is the Kowert family from?

You can see how Kowert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kowert families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kowert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kowert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowert 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 Kowert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowert. 50% of Kowert women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kowert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Kowert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowert 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kowert. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kowert. For the veterans among your Kowert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kowert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kowert in 1964 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowert 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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