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Kontowicz Family History

Kontowicz 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: Kotowicz, Wojtowicz, Klimowicz, Janowicz, Borowicz, Kantrowitz

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Where is the Kontowicz family from?

You can see how Kontowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kontowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kontowicz family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kontowicz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kontowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kontowicz 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 Kontowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kontowicz. 100% of Kontowicz men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Kontowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Kontowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kontowicz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kontowicz. 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 93 military records available for the last name Kontowicz. For the veterans among your Kontowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kontowicz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kontowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kontowicz in 1966 was 63, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kontowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kontowicz 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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