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Cowalsky Family History

Cowalsky 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: Kowalsky, Kowalski, Kovalsky, Kowalske, Rogalsky, Cowley, Rogalski

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Where is the Cowalsky family from?

You can see how Cowalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowalsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cowalsky family living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cowalsky's in USA. New York and 3 other states had the highest population of Cowalsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowalsky 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 177 census records available for the last name Cowalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowalsky 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cowalsky. 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 Cowalsky. For the veterans among your Cowalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowalsky lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Cowalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cowalsky in 1983 was 83, and 86 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowalsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowalsky 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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