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Kwiatek Family History

Kwiatek Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from a diminutive of kwiat ‘flower’.

A metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of flowers.

As a Jewish name, it is generally artificial.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kwiatek family from?

You can see how Kwiatek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwiatek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kwiatek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kwiatek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kwiatek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwiatek 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 Kwiatek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kwiatek. 18% of Kwiatek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kwiatek women worked as an Office Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kwiatek were Butcher and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerical
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Kwiatek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Kwiatek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwiatek 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Kwiatek. 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 456 military records available for the last name Kwiatek. For the veterans among your Kwiatek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwiatek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kwiatek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kwiatek in 1963 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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