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Kasowski Family History

Kasowski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Kaszowski a habitational name for someone from Kaszów in Lesser Poland and Masovian voivodeships named with the personal name Kasz a short form of compound names beginning with Ka-.

Such compound names often include notable examples like Kazimierz, which can be explored further in the context of the name Kazimir.

The name Kaszowski signifies a connection to a specific geographic location, reflecting the common practice of naming after places in Polish culture.

This form of naming is prevalent in many cultures, where surnames are derived from the names of towns, villages, or other significant locations.

Overall, the surname embodies both personal and cultural significance, rooted in the history and geography of Poland.

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


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Where is the Kasowski family from?

You can see how Kasowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasowski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kasowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kasowski family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kasowski's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kasowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kasowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasowski. 78% of Kasowski men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kasowski women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Assembler
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Kasowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Kasowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasowski 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Kasowski. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kasowski. For the veterans among your Kasowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kasowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kasowski in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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