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Kolowski Family History

Kolowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Kołowski): habitational name for someone from the town of Koło in Greater Poland Voivodeship. Compare Koloski.

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


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Where is the Kolowski family from?

You can see how Kolowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kolowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kolowski families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kolowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kolowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kolowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolowski. 47% of Kolowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kolowski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolowski were Sheet Metal Worker and Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Kolowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolowski 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Kolowski. 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 283 military records available for the last name Kolowski. For the veterans among your Kolowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kolowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kolowski in 1963 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolowski 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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