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Cowalski Family History

Cowalski 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: Kowalski, Rogalski, Goralski, Walski, Sokalski, Kovalski, Kowalske

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Where is the Cowalski family from?

You can see how Cowalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowalski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cowalski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Cowalski families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowalski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cowalski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowalski 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 169 census records available for the last name Cowalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowalski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cowalski. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cowalski. For the veterans among your Cowalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowalski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Cowalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cowalski in 1978 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowalski 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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