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Kowlesky Family History

Kowlesky 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: Kolsky, Volesky, Olesky, Kowaleski, Kowalsky, Molesky, Koslosky

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Where is the Kowlesky family from?

You can see how Kowlesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowlesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kowlesky family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowlesky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kowlesky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kowlesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowlesky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kowlesky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kowlesky. For the veterans among your Kowlesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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