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Kowolewski Family History

Kowolewski 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: Kowalewski, Sobolewski, Topolewski, Koralewski, Kowaleski, Kowalski

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Where is the Kowolewski family from?

You can see how Kowolewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowolewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kowolewski family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kowolewski's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Kowolewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowolewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Kowolewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowolewski 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kowolewski. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kowolewski. For the veterans among your Kowolewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowolewski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kowolewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kowolewski in 1970 was 73, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowolewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowolewski 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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