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Kochanek Family History

Kochanek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from kochanek ‘darling dear lover’ from kochać ‘to love’ (see Kochan).

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


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Where is the Kochanek family from?

You can see how Kochanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochanek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kochanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kochanek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kochanek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kochanek families in 1880.
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What did your Kochanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochanek. 40% of Kochanek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kochanek women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochanek were Weaver and Janitress.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Watchman
    14%
  • Weaver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Weaver
    30%
  • Janitress
    20%

What Kochanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Kochanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochanek 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Kochanek. 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 322 military records available for the last name Kochanek. For the veterans among your Kochanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochanek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kochanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kochanek in 1954 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochanek 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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