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Kochanowski Family History

Kochanowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland and Belarus) are habitational names that refer to individuals originating from specific places, namely Kochanów or Kochanowo.

These locations are named from the Polish verb kochać, which means ‘to love’.

The term kochany, meaning ‘dear,’ is also derived from this verb.

As such, the names reflect a connection to feelings of affection and endearment.

These linguistic and cultural aspects highlight the significance of place in personal identity among Polish and Jewish communities.

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


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You can see how Kochanowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochanowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kochanowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kochanowski family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kochanowski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kochanowski families in 1911.
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What did your Kochanowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kochanowski. 100% of Kochanowski men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kochanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochanowski 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Kochanowski. 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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There are 782 military records available for the last name Kochanowski. For the veterans among your Kochanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochanowski lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kochanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kochanowski in 1944 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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